Dr. Bhavin Patel

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A 34-year-old female asked:

4.5 year old w/ 5 month dry cough that doesn't respond to asthma or anti-reflux meds or abx. classic asthma triggers but no wheezing? pertussis neg.

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Postnasal drainage: It sounds like your child has a couple of triggers. Most common causes of dry chronic cough are postnasal drainage, airway bronchospasms, and gastroe... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Yesterday i had an instant reaction to cephalexin500mg (1st dose). taken antibiotic b4 w/o issues.red hot skin/sev itch/weez-now rxclindomycin. scared?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Alternate antibiotic: If the reaction was due to cephalaxin, Clindamycin is a different antibiotic. Thus, you should treat the reaction with oral steroids, breathing treat... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Hi! i am feeling problem of allergy all over my body, mainly itching.. help me. thanks?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Try antihistamines: If the itch persists despite trying any of the antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, loratadine, fexofenadine, ceterizine, than consider seeing a ph... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have trouble swallowing pills. i was wondering if i can open the capsule and pour the powder on water and drink it. its an allergy relief pill.?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Yes: If the allergy relief medication is in a capsule, then you should be able to empty the content in a small container, and swallow the powder, and drink... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I took 2 clairton a day for 2 years and then had to switch to zyrtec (cetirizine) for 1.5 years i think its not working if i switch back to clairtin will it work?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

See a doctor: If you are using zyrtec, (cetirizine) and still having symptoms then you need to see a doctor. 2 claritns may work.

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A 43-year-old female asked:

What can i do to give my 5yo relief for a non productive dry cough. had for 10 days and no response to otc or asthma meds?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Antihistamines: Try Cetirizine or dextromethorphan. If you have tried these then it is time to see your doctor. Please take your child to his/her pediatrician.

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A member asked:

How long will a rash from taking amoxicillin and having mono last?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Can last days: This can last days to weeks to resolve. Please see a board certified allergist for an evaluation to amoxicillin.

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A member asked:

Lip swelling often happens to me, and i don't know why?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

See a doctor: Need more information to suggest any cause of this swelling. Most common causes are allergic including aspirin, or ibuprofen, or Naproxen ingestions. ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have a little cut on the very beginning of my lower lips. it burns and itches. but also around it in all my part down there is very dry.

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Which lip?: Which lip? Mouth (oral) lip dryness due to winter conditions, and windy conditions. Resolves with moisturizers on lips such as vaseline.

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A 26-year-old male asked:

My wife's been having intense vaginal itching with a mucus discharge resulting in bright red rash/bumps. no luck w/ otc yeast infection treatment.

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Go see a doctor: Please have see a physician that deals with that area, her gynecologist. If she does NT have one then she should go to her primary care physician to ... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

What can cause a fever, and an itchy rash on the palm of your hands?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Infection autoimmmue: Either an infection, mainly viral, or if there is no sign of an infection then an immunologic process could be occurring, such as an allergic reaction... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

My child doesn't like cow milk, so what's a good substitute?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Add flavoring: How about adding some flavoring to the milk (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry).

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Allergic to milk and soy based formulas?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Elemental formula: There are multiple brand of formula available that are either hydrolyzed or if the allergy is true ige mediated then there are 2 formula products avai... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How can i tell if i am allergic to copper because i want the iud its the one i want because it has no hormones i only want this one?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Patch test: Have a board certified allergist patch test you to the product first.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What kinds of vegetables are gluten free?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

All: All vegetables are gluten free. Gluten is a protein that is derived from grains such as wheat, rye, barley, corn, etc.

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A 28-year-old member asked:

Which foods may be consumed on a gluten free diet?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

All except gluten: All other foods except those labeled with gluten, mainly grain products.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Is developing inflamed joints, muscle weakness, and a skin rash after having a chemical stress test normal?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

No: This usually does not happen. There may have been an underlying issue that presented itself with the symptoms after the stress test. Seek the help of... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

My question is should i not take tylenol (acetaminophen) everyday i mean is there any major side effect that i should be worry about ?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Liver toxicity: Studies show that long term daily exposure to Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in tylenol) can cause some liver toxicity. Thus, this needs to be ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

When a baby is allergic to cow milk formula and soy formula, what do you use?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Elemental formula: Either neocate or elecare. Both of these are elemental formulas that are made up of Amino Acids without the cow's milk or soy protein.

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A 25-year-old member asked:

What can i do to fight my cat allergy?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Immunotherapy: If you have a cat allergy, that means that your body has developed a sensitivity to the cat allergen, fel d1. The only way to "fight" this allergy is... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Pimples or allergies? how to treat them? 5 weeks already. never had history with nuts but it was the only "non-routinary" food i ate.

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

See an allergist: Given your symptoms you need to see a doctor, your symptoms cannot be diagnosed and treated with the information provided. You should see a board cert... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

I had a some sort of allergic reaction last week where my face and eyes swelled. how can i figure out what causes it ?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

See an allergist: If this was a one time reaction, then you may not be able to tell what caused it. However, if is an ongoing problem, then seek the help of a board ce... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

How can i get rid of a flaky dry skin rash on one of my eyelids?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Topical corticostero: Topical low potency corticosteroids such as over-the-counter Hydrocortisone 1%. Also, consider moisturizing soaps and shampoos.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

What are the sympthoms of dust mite allergies?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Sneeze, congestion: The typical symptoms are nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, eyes itching and watery, occasionally looking red. On the skin itchy skin, and rash, on... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

What can cause throat swelling on the inside?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Many factors: Many factors can cause swelling of the throat, mainly ingestional agents, such as foods, medications, vitamins, supplements. There are also disease p... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can consuming vitamin c help with itching and breathing difficulties acquired from shellfish allergy reaction?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

No: Not really. If you have the allergy symptoms that you are describing, then you need to be evaluated by a board certified allergist who will direct yo... Read More

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A member asked:

6 yo w/ seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, cmv igg+, uri july/mid aug, dental treat. in sept. palpable nodes bilateral up to 1.7cm. us=reactive. normal?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

What is normal?: Palpable lymphnodes after an infection are. If they do not resolve need to follow up with your physician. Other symptoms can be due to atopy. Need ... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Does stress cause hives?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Yes: If you have a propensity to break out in hives, then any "stressor" ("stress") will cause the hives to appear.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Went to urgent care and was prescribed amoxicillin and she finished all the pills. ear hurts worse. she cant chew or open mouth easily. she cant hear well from that ear. pain in worse as well. also has soar throat on same side as ear that is swolle?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

See a physician: Please see a physician right away. It may be viral and that is why the antibiotic did not help. Now she may have a secondary bacterial infection. Howe... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

What can i do to permanently fix the dark skin under the chin. exasperated by shaving.

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Take it easy: Usually it is due to excessive force and irritation. Causes hyperpigmentation of the skin. Usually left alone, it can come back to normal skin color i... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

How is dermatitis herpetiformis caused?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Gluten allergy: Most likely due to gluten allergy. Need to be on a complete gluten free diet to help relive the condition. Sometimes this is not enough and you may n... Read More

5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 16-year-old male asked:

Is it really true that getting sick builds up your immune system or is it better to be healthy and not get sick?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Only in early life: That is the hygiene hypothesis theory as to why allergic problems are on the rise in westernized societies. Only applies to the early years of life w... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What does your stomach feel like if you are lactose intolerant and how lactose?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Diarrhea, gas, pain: If you are lactose intolerant, then your body dose not either produce enough of the enzyme lactase to break down milk carbohydrate (sugar), or the lac... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What's the best cure for my 1 yo's diaper rash?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) Original: Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) original works well. Make sure you change the diapers frequently, and also prevent the baby from sitting in wet dia... Read More

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Dr. Heidi Fowler agrees1 doctor agrees

A 58-year-old male asked:

I have hard time breathing in hot. humid temperature?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

See a doctor: You may have asthma that is triggered by humidity. Thus a good history and physical exam by a doctor is important.

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Dr. Joel Selter agrees1 doctor agrees

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Can having broken ribs lead to respiratory failure from asthma?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

No: Having broken ribs you may breath shallow, as you are gurading from pain. However, if the ribs are broken, then the ribs can cause the lung to collap... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Can periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) provide benefit for the relief of toothaches?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Maybe: It is an antihistamine and not an analgesic. An antihistamine can provide relief of symptoms from allergic triggers of to toochaches, such as inflamm... Read More

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A 57-year-old female asked:

On a spyrometry test is there diffrent flow readings for asthma and c o p d that differentiate the two?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Yes Bronchospasm eva: COPD is chronic obstructive lung disease, and asthma is a form of copd. It is the only one that is reversible, obstructive lung disease, thus, on spi... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Is it safe for a child recovering from bronchitis to go swimming?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Safer: It should be ok to go swimming once you are recovering from the illness.

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Dr. Marina Armendariz agrees1 doctor agrees

A 36-year-old member asked:

I have periodic eczema conditon and have been using elocon cream for the last 10 yrs. is that ok?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Should be ok: It should be ok, if you used it periodically. However, have a dermatologist check out your skin as one of the side effects of prolonged topical use i... Read More

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Dr. Nela Cordero agrees1 doctor agrees

A 31-year-old member asked:

Can teen get cheese, butter and milk intolerance?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Yes: Lactose intolerance can present at any age in various degrees of symptoms. This is due to the body's inability to digest milk sugar, lactose, due to ... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Poison oak and poison ivy the same thing?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Different plants: Same clinical presentation of contact dermatitis. Treatment is the same. However, these are two different plants.

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Dr. James Ferguson agrees1 doctor agrees

A 35-year-old member asked:

How to treat dermatitis around eyelids and the skin where eyebrows are?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Topical corticostero: Topical corticosteroid cream of low potency such as Hydrocortisone 1% for starters. If this does not help then you need to see a physician who can pr... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

I have an autoimmune disease, can i give blood?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Not sure: I do not think that you should donate your blood if you have autoimmune disease.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I am taking 10mg of carbimazole daily for my hyperthyroism condition. will i gain weight from the medication and what will happen if i stop taking?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Stopping may cause: Stopping the medication may worsen your symptoms. However, being on it may not cause you gain weight.

5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

I came on my period 12/21/12 -12/26/12 i had unprotected sex on 1/4/13 my next period was to come on 1/18 but i missed it. could i be pregnant?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Possible: To evaluate this condition, you need to take a pregnancy test. Ideally a blood test with confirm this.

5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 48-year-old female asked:

I have an allergy to sulfur. would this allergy mean i am allergic to sodium laureth sulfate found in body wash?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Can you clarify: Can you please clarify your allergy. Sulfur is a molecule, sulfate is made up of sulfur and oxygen molecules, thus it is a different compound. Also,... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

I took 2 teaspoons of tussionex (hydrocodone 20mg/antihistamine) at 4pm today. would it be okay to go ahead and drink?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

More like 12-24 hour: I would avoid alcohol and other agents tat may cause sedation for 12 to 24 hours after taking such a large dose of tussionex. Tussionex is long actin... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

My child suffers from scid, is it more likely that a bacterial infection become septic?

Dr. Bhavin Patelanswered

Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience

Bacterial or viral: Either bacterial or viral illness can cause sepsis in scid as the body does not have an immune system to fight the infection.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago