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 […]
Dr. Alan Khadavi for Wikihow
Dr. Alan Khadavi recently helped collaborate on several allergy topics with Wikihow that were of interest to its readers. Please click on the links below for detailed descriptions on topics co-authored by Dr. Khadavi pertaining to allergies. How to prevent hay fever How to manage grass allergies How to patch test the skin How […]
Newborns born to Covid-19 Mothers
Humans are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and pregnant women and newborns are potential at-risk groups for COVID-19. Coronavirus infections in pregnant women can cause adverse consequences, such as spontaneous miscarriage, preterm delivery and intrauterine growth restriction and stillbirth. As of now, there is no evidence of mother to child vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2, it is important […]
CVID and Covid-19, what are their outcomes?
SARS-CoV-2 has become the focus of scientific attention. The presentation of COVID-19 can range from lack of symptoms to severe respiratory distress and multiorgan failure requiring ICU admission and mechanical ventilation and eventual death. CVID (common variable immune deficiency) are characterized of having primary antibody deficiencies with defective antibody production (IgG). A study published in the […]
Your Gut and Asthma, what role do they play?
Recent evidence has shown the importance of the gut and asthma. The gut biome is linked to airway disease through modification of the the immune response, which is called the gut-lung axis. In allergic asthma, altered gut microbiome has been reported to augment allergic sensitization. Studies have shown that the use of antibiotics and a […]
Joe Biden’s Allergies and Asthma (A summary)
Joe Biden’s allergies are a significant part of his medical history. Vice President Joe Biden has released his medical summary history and in it there are notable findings pertaining to allergies and asthma. Joe Biden Medical History He has a history of atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, acid reflux and seasonal allergies. Under the seasonal allergies category […]