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Alan Khadavi, MD, APC
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9001 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 204
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: 310-282-8822

16260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 140
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818-528-7776

January 22, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Is Benadryl Safe to use, or is it Time to Move on?

is benadryl safe

Is Benadryl a safe medication to use? Benadryl or diphenhydramine has been available since 1946, before drugs were required to pass rigorous testing. Benadryl is commonly used and it is the most commonly recommended antihistamine for children over the past several years by physicians and pharmacists. Benadryl will frequently be chosen because of brand recognition […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines, Medications, Pediatric

January 12, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Airsupra for Asthma, a new rescue medication

airsupra

Airsupra was recently FDA approved for rescue treatment for asthma. Airsupra is a combination product of albuterol and budesonide that is for as needed treatment of bronchoconstriction and to reduce exacerbations for those 18 years and older. Albuterol has been the mainstay for many years in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations. Albuterol is a […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog, Headlines

April 30, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

What are the best foods for Asthma?

best foods for asthma

As an asthma doctor, I am often asked what are the best foods for asthma? Before we begin, it should be noted that no foods will help relieve an asthma attack. But your daily diet plays a role in your overall health to keep you healthy and reduce symptoms of asthma. Asthma is a chronic […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog, Headlines

February 7, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Odactra vs. Allergy Shots vs. Allergy Drops

Odactra vs. Allergy Shots vs. Allergy Drops

Odactra vs. Allergy Shots vs. Allergy Drops is an important question for patients with dust mite allergic rhinitis. Therapy can consist of oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines and nasal steroids to manage the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Although medications are effective, 62% of adults and 29% of children experience partial or poor relief of symptoms through […]

Filed Under: Allergy Medicine, Blog, Headlines

December 15, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

Tiger Woods Allergies, passed to his son Charlie

Tiger Woods Allergies

Tiger Woods allergies are something he’s dealt with his whole career. With a recent video out that show his similarities with his son Charlie, apparently he has allergies as well. From club twirls to fist pumps to allergies, even Tiger Woods can’t believe the similarities between him and his son, Charlie Back early in his […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

November 1, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

PEG Allergy and Vaccine Allergy

peg allergy

PEG allergy has become an important topic since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. There are 2 messenger RNA vaccines that have been approved in multiple countries around the world. Pfizer Covid Vaccine and Allergy Moderna Covid Vaccine and Allergy There are 3 adenovirus vector vaccines as well. Johnson and Johnson Covid Vaccine and Allergy Since the vaccine […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines, Medications

September 25, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

Allergy and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

allergy and eustachian tube

Is there a link between allergy and eustachian tube dysfunction?  Symptoms of eustachian tube dysfunction are: fullness in the ears feeling like your ears are “plugged” changes to your hearing ringing in the ear clicking or popping sounds ticklish feelings in the ears pain The Eustachian tube is a small passageway that connects your throat […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

May 26, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

Pacifier and Allergies, is there a link?

pacifier and allergies

The link between a pacifier and allergies has been researched in the past. Environmental microbial exposure plays a role in the immune system and the development and susceptibility to food allergy. Gut microbiome in food allergy A recent study sought to investigate whether infant pacifier use during the first year alters the risk of food […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy, Headlines

April 28, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

Allergic Reactions to Covid Vaccines an update

peg allergy

Allergic reactions to Covid vaccines have been discussed on our blog posts previously when both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines came out. Several months have passed now and we are here to provide an update. Pfizer Covid Vaccine and Allergy Moderna Covid Vaccine and Allergy Allergic reactions to vaccines in general are rare, occurring at […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

February 25, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

Johnson and Johnson Covid Vaccine and Allergy

johnson and johnson covid vaccine and allergy

The Covid vaccine made by Johnson and Johnson is showing strong protection against severe disease and death from Covid-19 according to results released by the company and the FDA. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine should receive FDA approval shortly and distribution could begin in a few days. This vaccine is just a single shot, allowing […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

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