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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
Allergy and Immunology
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13 Answers
9 Agrees
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Probably not: You have to ask your doctor for a more specific explanation for your gluten intolerance --
a. Is it a celiac sprue -- than it's life long
b. Is it ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
A vascular reaction: Hives are slightly elevated patches of skin caused by increased blood flow. The hives are usually caused by histamine release, which dilates blood ve... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Check for blood: Infants may develop an inflammation in the terminal area of their GI tract -- proctocolitis. This inflammation could be triggered by proteins secrete... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
No: Systemic candidiasis is an exceedingly rare infection, but in may occur among patients with an immunodeficiency -- particularly among those with low w... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
It depends: Studies show that 20-30% of kids may outgrow peanut allergy. Generally, the lower peanut antibody levels is a better prognostic factor of tolerance. ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Blood test: The skin test is more sensitive -- so there is less chance of you missing a real allergy. The blood test is more accurate, but it comes at a price of... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Depends on the age: An infant could have a hydrolysated cow milk infant formula like nutramigen or alimentum or an aminoacid formula like neocate.
A toddler may substitut... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Yes: Not all of the food allergies are created equal. Food allergies like dairy, egg, wheat tend to be outgrown. Tree nut and peanut are less likely (alt... Read More
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Rash/breathing diff.: Immediate (minutes) and delayed reactions can arise from gelatin allergy. Immediate: hives, respiratory difficulty, throat swelling and low blood pres... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Multi-organ reaction: Anaphylaxis denotes an allergic reaction that involves two or more organ systems. For example, hives+ vomiting (in response to an allergen) = anaphyl... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Blood or skin test: A serum blood test or a skin test may detect the presence of allergic antibodies against eggs. That alone, however, is not enough to diagnose egg all... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Maybe: There are two types of Ibuprofen allergy: a. Allergy specific to Ibuprofen alone vs. B. Allergy to all of the NSAID containing drugs (naproxen, ibupr... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Eli Silveranswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Yes: Most of the children with egg allergy could tolerate the minute amount of egg in the influenza vaccine. A small percentage may have an allergic react... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Silver is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Silver is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Jan 16, 2012
thank u
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this is the most in depth answer anyone has been able to give me. thank you very much!!
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks for your fast response
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Ty
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY
MD
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Fairview Physician Associates
Rainbow Babies & Children Mul
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