Dr. Paul Williams
Allergy and Immunology
Mount Vernon, WA
30 years experience male
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Mount Vernon, WA
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Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
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About
Bio
Born in Seattle, WA. Attended Seattle University, University of Washington School of Medicine. Pediatric residency at the University of Rochester, NY, Allergy Training at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Full time practice in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Clinical Faculty University of Washington School of Medicine
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Allergy and Immunology
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
129 Answers
16 Agrees
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Repeated episodes: Repeated episodes of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath are diagnosed as bronchiolitis, but it is unusual to develop this infection on a repea... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Dry skin care: Eczema may be associated with loss of skin barrier function and loss of water from the skin, which increases itching. Long baths in lukewarm water, f... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Good for mild allerg: Antihistamines work pretty well for mild, intermittent allergies, or as a second medication in patients with more severe disease. For persistent symp... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Possible asthma: Cough at night could be due to asthma. Other causes include post nasal drip or acid reflux.
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A member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Yes, if allergic: Post nasal drip can be due to allergies, infection, or acid reflux. Allergic diseases have a partial genetic basis.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Viral cold: The most likely cause is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. Most of these are mild. Reasons to see a doctor: acting listless, trouble breat... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Meds or shots: Avoidance isn't usually practical, although keeping windows closed and using ac, changing the timing of outdoor activities, showering at night before ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Grains and beans: If you are allergic to wheat only, you can usually tolerate other grains. Most patients who are peanut and tree allergic can eat other legumes (bean... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
May not be: People with the form of apple allergy that causes mouth and throat itching, so called oral allergy, or pollen fruit oral allergy syndrome, is usually... Read More
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A female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Topical steroids: Try 1% hydrocortisone ointment. You may need something more potent, but that would require a doctor visit.
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A female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Need to see the rash: Hives can occur due to allergies, but there are many other causes. First, someone needs to confirm that the rash is actually hives. Then a careful h... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
May need antibiotics: If symptoms have been present for less than two weeks, it is more likely a viral infection and often doesn't respond well to these medications. If sy... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Eczema care: Eczema can be due to a variety of causes. In many cases dry skin care and the use of anti-inflammatory creams can reduce the symptoms and the rash. ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Not "allergy": Caffeine acts more like a chemical and not l ike an allergen, it does not cause immune reactions, but as a chemical has numerous effects on the cardia... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Eczema, anaphylaxis: Food allergies in children can be associated with eczema, or anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can manifest as hives, throat swelling or tr... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Most of the time: Any true food allergy confirmed with skin test or blood tests for ige antibody, but not igg antibody, has the potential to cause a life threatening re... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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When goals achieved: Immunotherapy is usually stopped when maximum benefit has been achieved (exception is stinging insect immunotherapy). The ideal goal is enough reduct... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Is it painful?: Pimples are painful to touch, pushing on your nose would hurt. Allergic reactions that cause swelling in the nose are not painful.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Possible: More likely dry air or infection, or secondary to nasal sprays.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
If no peanut or soy : You need to be sure that the protein bars do not contain peanuts or soy. In the us, all foods sold in this country have to declare if they contain th... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Antibiotics or no tx: There are different types of ear infections. External ear infections (infection of the skin of the ear canal) are treated with antibiotic drops. Mid... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Relapse: Sinus infections often require more than the usual 10 days of therapy and symptoms may come back in a few days if the initial treatment was not given ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Probably: Most of the time post nasal drip is due to a viral infection, and should improve in 7-10 days.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Depends on severity: Treatment of asthma depends on the severity of the disease in an individual patient, which is determined by frequency of daytime or nighttime symptoms... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Air conditioning: If you are allergic to allergens that are primarily outdoor allergens , then the heating/ac in the office may keep those allergens out. You could als... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Partially: There no "cures" for allergies, but allergy shots, when properly prescribed by an allergist can reduce sensitivity, often to a large extent.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Possible infection: This rash needs to be seen. It may be an infection that could require antibiotic therapy.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Depends on past hx: Some patients with asthma can have severe problems with mucus plugging in the airways resulting in a severe asthma attack. If you haven't had that be... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Allergy or other: Red patches on your face could be due to an allergy to something you ate or something you put on your face, but could also be due to a lot of other ca... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
See a doctor: You need to confirm that the ash is indeed due to mold. Using a steroid cream on the skin will help if the rash is due to eczema, but this could dis... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Excesss causes sympt: Histamine is a normal chemical in your body and is involved in normal processes that regulate blood vessel, stomach acid and nervous system processes.... Read More
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A member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Have this checked: Nasal polyps are uncommon in childhood, but may be associated with certain diseases, such as allergies or cystic fibrosis. See your doctor.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Yes: Sometimes extensive exposure to pollen can cause throat tightness and even a more severe allergic reaction that could trigger hives, trouble breathing... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: There are no prostaglandin preparations commercially available for the treatment of asthma. Studies on prostaglandins and asthma have been on inhaled... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
See the doctor: It is not normal for infants to cough. There are many possible causes, and she should be examined.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Depends on cause: Nasal rubbing due to itching is often due to allergies. Allergies can cause inflamed tissues in the nose which can results in bleeding. Treatment of... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Blood or skin tests: Tests for food allergies can be done with by skin testing or through blood tests for ige antibodies to the food. Not all reactions to food are due to... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Strep or Candida: Strep infection or a yeast such as candida can cause anal itching. It is also classically seen in pinworm infestations.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Not likely: Anaphylactic reactions require ingestion of the allergen. Vapors from foods do not contain the proteins responsible for the allergic reaction.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Needs to be examined: It is very hard to diagnose the cause or type of rash without actually seeing the rash or getting more history about the circumstances that occurred w... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
What type of hives?: There are several different forms of physical urticaria. Difficult to evaluate your skin symptoms without seeing your skin. What do you mean by "pea... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Could be allergy: Allergic or irritant reactions can occur when the skin comes in contact with plants or trees. Suggest wearing long sleeves and gloves when working in... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Patch testing: It can sometimes be helpful to have patch testing to try to identify the substance that is causing the reaction. It is concerning that you have eye p... Read More
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A female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Needs to be seen: This could be an infection or allergy. You need to see a health care practitioner to determine the cause.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Yes: You can use saline in a nebulizer and it may help to loosen the mucus, but it should be saline that is designed for use in a nebulizer (sterile) and y... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Adenoids: In this age group enlarged adenoids can also be a cause for trouble breathing through the nose and is one of the most common causes of "sleep disorder... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Infant diet: Aside from honey, there really isn't a solid scientific basis for avoidance of food in infancy. Some experts feel this may actually increase the chan... Read More
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A male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Try an antihistamine: Mucus that runs down your throat can have many different causes, and you usually need to see a doctor to figure out the cause and allow for specific t... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Yes: Allergies often cause mucus in the throat along with a runny nose and nasal congestion. Mucus in the throat and slight chest wheezing can also be cau... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Depends on history: The jury is still out on that question. There is some evidence that family ingestion of peanuts is associated with peanut allergy, but that doesn't a... 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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Thank you notes
Dr. Mary Lasley
Dec 2, 2012
He is an excellent asthma and allergy physician who works in Mt. Vernon, Everett and Eastern Washington. He provides comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients. He holds local, state, and ...Read More
Dr. Frank Virant
Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor. I've known Paul for over 20 years. He is a caring, attentive, knowledgable top-notch allergy/asthma/immunology specialist.
Dr. Leonard Altman
Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I received histamine allergy diagnosis, it's hard to find info on it.
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Thank u I needed this answer cause I was wondering why was my nose itching an bleeding thanks doc
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Thank you, now i can cook at ease for my baby. I really enjoy being my baby's personal chef :0)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Washington School of Medicine, WA
Graduated 1975MD
Residency
University of Rochester
Awards
Most Influential, Second Place, Everett Region - Spring
2015
Thought Leader, Second Place, Everett Region - Spring
2015
Top Allergist and Immunologist, First Place, Washington - Spring
2015
Affiliations
Providence Physician Group
Providence Centralia Hospital
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