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 […]
Pacifier and Allergies, is there a link?
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 […]
Allergic Reactions to Covid Vaccines an update
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 […]
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 […]
Wikihow Videos by Dr. Alan Khadavi
Here are a series a videos that Dr. Alan Khadavi collaborated with Wikihow regarding various topics in allergies. How to treat poison ivy and poison oak How to get rid of a sinus headache How to prepare for the allergy season How to exercise when dealing with allergies How to recognize hives What are natural […]
Singulair psychiatric side effects; a large study
Much has been written about the potential of Singulair psychiatric side effects, with conflicting results. Singulair (montelukast) is a leukotriene-modifying agent approved for the treatment of asthma, exercise induced bronchospasm, perennial allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergic rhinitis. It is approved for children as young as 6 months of age depending on the condition. In 2008/09, […]
Moderna Covid Vaccine and Allergy
Currently there is 1 report of the Moderna Covid vaccine and allergy reactions. Earlier we wrote regarding the Pfizer Covid vaccine and allergic reactions. So far in regards to the Pfizer vaccine a total of 6 cases in the U.S. have been reported and 2 in the U.K. The current statistics through December 19th, were […]
Pfizer Covid Vaccine and Allergy
News of the Covid vaccine and allergy has many allergic patients concerned. It was reported in the United Kingdom that two NHS staff had severe anaphylactoid (anaphylaxis-like) reactions after receiving the vaccine. Both patients had a significant history of allergy and carried epinephrine autoinjectors. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction and […]
Grayson Dolan from the Dolan Twins visits Dr. Khadavi
Grayson Dolan from the Dolan Twins pays a visit to Dr. Alan Khadavi. He is interested in getting a dog or cat and he wants to see what he is allergic to. Below is the YouTube link to his episode, he enters Dr. Khadavi’s office at the 9:15 mark. Grayson got wifed up already? Another […]
Season of birth and allergies
A recent study showed that the relationship of season of birth and allergies. Notably, food allergy and atopic dermatitis (eczema) are more common on among children born during the fall season. Previous studies have shown this relationship in Asia and Europe with mixed results. “The effect of season of birth on atopic dermatitis and food […]