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Dr. Manav Singla is board certified in Allergy & Immunology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Singla graduated from the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine combined B.S./M.D. program, and completed a pediatric residency at Schneider Children's Hospital and fellowship at Wake Forest University. He is actively involved in teaching doctors-in-training and holds the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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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.
Allergy and Immunology
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85 Answers
16 Agrees
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Manav Singlaanswered
Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Swelling: Local reactions are fairly common and present as redness and swelling at the injection site. This can happen immediately, or several hours after the t... Read More
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Discuss w/ allergist: If immunotherapy is successful, maintenance treatment is generally continued for three to five years. The decision to stop immunotherapy should be dis... Read More
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
4-8, 2-4%: 4-8% of children in the USA are allergic to foods, and about 2-4% of adults. Allergic reactions to foods can be life threatening, so you need to be pr... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Immunologic response: A food allergy is a specific immunologic response that your body has to a food that can lead to various symptoms. This is different from a food intole... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Usually no: Anaphylaxis is an immunologic reaction that happens to people who are allergic to a food (hives, swelling, cough/wheeze/shortness of breath, loss of b... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
No, BUT....: Some Zicam products have been associated with loss of ability to smell. See this link
http://www.Fda.Gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm166931.Htm.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Hydrate & Moisturize: The main key of controlling eczema is hydration and moisturization of the skin. The best inexpensive topical is petroleum jelly (vaseline®). Lotion is... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Yes!: Immunotherapy has been shown to prevent the development of new allergies and, in children, it can prevent the progression of the allergic disease from... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Maybe: Lip swelling is a common sign of allergic reactions, however certainly not exclusively. Typically, if lip swelling is secondary to an allergic reactio... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
1/3: Eczema in infants/toddlers can be related to food allergies in up to ⅓ of cases.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Inhibit Calcineurin: There is another group of topical drugs that are not steroids, and are very effective for eczema. These are called calcineurin inhibitors and include ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Triggers: Some things make asthma symptoms worse. These are called triggers, because they “trigger” symptoms. Common triggers are animal fur, pollen, mold, dust... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No: There is some evidence that early introduction of certain foods can decrease the likelihood of developing an allergy to it. So rather than waiting to ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
10-30%: Eczema is very common in babies, kids and adults. About 10-30% of people have eczema. It is often found in people with asthma or allergic rhinitis (... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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1/2 cup bleach: Consider bleach baths – ½ cup bleach to full bathtub – bathe for 5-10 minutes two times a week. The doctor may instruct you to use a special nasal oi... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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5 Factors: 1) length of allergy season and severity of symptoms, 2) how well medications and/or environmental controls control allergy symptoms, 3) desire to avo... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Bathing: Moisturizing soaps are best for bathing (dove unscented®, aveeno®). For some people even these are too drying; then consider non-soap skin cleansers (... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: There are some case reports (single cases) of it helping patients, but I do not know of any credible studies that have actually been done to criticall... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: Agreed. Need to see your doctor. This could be the early signs of a sinus infection, but could be severe allergies (depending on your medical history... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Rare: Hives that only occur after taking the medication. Swelling afterwards, coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Maybe: Depending on where you live, the most common outside allergen in the summer is grass pollen. So you might be allergic to that. If so, an allergy eye... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Usually nothing: Low IgA can be associated with recurrent infections/sinus problems, etc. However, elevated IgA is likely nothing to be concerned about. Iga is one of... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Most people who are allergic to apples have bad seasonal allergies as well. Typically, their fruit allergy results in itching of the mouth, throat and... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
See a doctor soon: Rash starting on legs could be something more than allergy. Does it hurt? Does she have fever? Does her belly hurt? Is it raised from skin or flat... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Yes: Makeup commonly causes skin allergies. While I do not know much about bismuth oxychloride, you should discontinue using it. You can take it with you... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Bad allergies!: Sounds like you had a strong skin test result. Call the allergist's office and speak with the staff or on call doctor, even if it is after hours/holi... Read More
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Not sure: Mold can cause allergies in people sensitized so it would depend on your allergic sensitization. Otherwise if you are not allergic to them then it i... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Nasal steriod sprays: Nasal steroid sprays, when used consistently, are the most effective single agent medication. However, for some people, even that is not enough. So ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: Hives are common. 1 in 5 people gets them at some point in their lives. Generally, if not caused by food or drug or bee sting allergy, they are not ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: I find your situation interesting - both are immunologic issues. But, not having a spleen would not drop your igm levels. An isolated deficiency of ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Build-up phase: The benefits of immunotherapy, in terms of reduced allergy symptoms, can begin during the build-up phase but may take as long as 12 months on the main... Read More
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Yes: We call this "post tussive emesis" - doctor speak for cough induced vomiting. It is very common and is not a cause for alarm. If it persists for mo... Read More
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No: Consult your OB or peds, but basically, no, it is not dangerous. Very little of the medicine gets into the breast milk. Remember, if you cannot brea... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: What you can get is 1. Crash test results and 2. Car seat data. A good place for crash test results is the insurance institute for highway safety @ ht... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Blocking histamine: Claritin (loratadine) is one of a group of drugs called antihistamines. These block the natural chemical histamine from binding to its receptors which... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Sleepyness: The first generation antihistamines (benadryl, chlor-trimeton, tavist) are short acting and usually make people sleepy. Second generation (claritin, ... Read More
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Genetic or unknown: Many immunodeficiencies are caused by genetic mutations - i.e. Genetic defects - that may be passed from parent(s) to child. So if the mutation is kn... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Become an expert: Become an expert at reading the ingredient labels on foods at the grocery store, and don’t be afraid to ask restaurants specific questions about their... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Couple of things...: Work with the doctor to make sure your child has the right medicine, and make sure your child takes the medicine and follows directions. Decrease the ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Rash, swelling: Classic allergic reaction are typically rashes (hives, itch, eczema), swelling of the face/lips/ etc. That occur within minutes of eating. Some may c... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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TLC: Watchful waiting. Saline drops are helpful and safe. Avoid over-the-counter medications, unless your doctor approves. It may be worth visiting the ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Mild to severe: Systemic reactions are usually mild and respond rapidly to medications. Symptoms can include increased allergy symptoms such as sneezing, nasal conges... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It can cause itch, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis. I have patients whose hands swell and itch when they peel raw potatoes, or eating raw ones cause... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Decrease sensitivity: Allergen immunotherapy is a form of treatment aimed at decreasing your sensitivity to substances called allergens. These allergens are identified by a... Read More
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Unlikely: Chronic urticaria (hives daily or almost daily for > 6 weeks) is usually not caused by allergies or environmental exposures or infections. That may s... Read More
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Maybe: It is possible to be allergic to semen. This might be your problem. First speak to your gyn. Maybe on exam you might have a problem present. If no... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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No: Allergy shots can not influence your menstrual cycle. So , no.
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Avoid them: I am please something is helping your eczema. The relationship between food allergies and eczema is not well understoo. I would just encourage you to... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Steroids or surgery: Prednisone pills or surgery. Treatment has not really come a long way since then. Unless you are Aspirin allergic asthma / samter's traid / a combin... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 25 years experience
Allergic disorder: Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is an allergic disorder of the skin. However, eczema is not always directly caused by allergies. It is known as “the itc... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Singla is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Singla is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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After a couple of hours of being exposed to the sun, I get an intensely itchy rash which goes away after a few hours. This answer helped! TY
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanku very much- my son is 5 and I was very concerned.
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Thanks so much! IgG is also low, we will see an immunologist ASAP.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 1998MD
Awards
Top Allergist and Immunologist , First Place, Maryland - Summer
2013
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