Dr. Brian Novick
Allergy and Immunology
East Meadow, NY
45 years experience male
Locations
Office
East Meadow, NY
About
Bio
Brian E. Novick, M.D. has been a Board Certified Allergist/Immunologist since 1984, who specializes in treating children and adults with a wide range of disorders. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, as well as the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Dr. Novick completed his training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he served for 25 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor. He has published numerous articles in the field of Allergy and Immunology, and is a recognized authority in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders.
Some of the problems we evaluate are: hay fever; asthma; hives;headaches; sinus problems; recurring colds; food allergies;pet allergies and insect allergies. We see patients of all ages.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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
Pediatric Allergy
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
275 Answers
127 Agrees
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Yes and it might not: Be related to the soy .My ? Would be: how old is the baby? Are you using soy because you suspect allergy? Or just out of choice? How long has coughing... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: Allergy to alcohol is unusual but possible. You may also be reacting to substances in the drinks you have had(? Fruit , cream , tomatoes etc) a full h... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Good nutrition: Is important for the immune system....Easting a balanced diet won't "cure" your symptoms..But it is a good idea to do so. No specific foods have been ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Best to ask: Your gynecologist...Usually in the first trimester they recommend to take no medications...But see what they say..And ask your allergist.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Not really: I think the only time that might happen is if you have an infection as well... Such as acute bronchitis or sinusitis.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes they should: If it was just the tips that were burned, they should grow back.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Yes you can: Mold spores are commonly found outdoors(though invisible) in the air, on warm , huid days. Symptoms can include runny or stuffy nose, post nasal drip ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Depends on which : Sinuses are infected. Some of them are very close to the eyes and headaches are common with a sinus infection. However , it would be best to call you... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Not uncommon: Allergies can cause congestion in the nose .. Which often results in sinus congestion and/or pressure-- this can cause a headache. But if a headache p... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Avoid them: Sorry. Just stay away from the kitchen when they are being cooked.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
I don't think so but: Unless you've had these levels before--and have seen and immunologist about a proble...M.... Make an appointment to see one often the first thing we w... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Not sure: I have never used that combination....Preventing infection may be hard to do, but the immune system works best if you eat a balanced diet, sleep well,... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Most people who are stung by bees just get a red, swollen itchy "bump" in the area...Wshing it right away..Using ice...Applying cortisone cream and ta... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Maybe first be sure: You are dealing with poison ivy. But if you are certain then cold compresses may help...But usually you also need anithistamine pills..The itching and... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Prob due to the work: Dental work causes trauma to the area....But just to be sure call your dentist's "after hours" number and talk to them..They will know exactly what wa... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
You can do it @home: Just eat a small amount and see if you get symptoms..If you do try lactaid products.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Works for some : Some people with ezcema respond well to steroid ointments.. Others don't. Protopic works by stopping the immune system from releasing certain chemical... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Depends: Have you ever had an allergic reaction to a bee in past? Where were you stung?If on leg or arm & the itching & swelling are just in the same area as s... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
History and labs: An immunologist first takes a good history of the patient's problems(ie., recurrent infections etc) and then will do a thorough physical exam. Based u... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Here are a few ideas: Try allegra, zyrtec or Claritin --- just read labels for precautions -- and the generics of these work just as well and are cheaper.Nasal saline rins... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Sorry it is an issue: Not to get invloved with your family problems.It could be a valid excuse to go less.Just kidding..It depends what type of symptoms you develop and if ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Not necessarily: It is more important to see an allergist to determine the causes of your allergies, then try to lessen or eliminate your exposures....There also may b... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Sorry No tricks : To do so. If you have been seen by an allergist to confirm this , then avoid the foods and just wait. Many people "outgrow " the allergy in ?5-10 year... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Yes: That is often a good remedy.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Maybe. Maybe not: Write down everything you ate or drank that night....If the same thing happens again, bring all the info from both times to an allergist.
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Sorry ..no: If you have seen an allergist who confirmed this then avoidance is the only cure...Though some people do " outgrow" it. Good luck.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
A cold or allergy: Sometimes there is congestion with no obvious mucus flying can sometimes cause this as well. See an ENT if persists.
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A 63-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Hard to answer: I'm not sure shat you mean by unspecified allergy. A consult with an allergist can help you determine if your symptoms are due to an allergy or someth... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Try saline to start : Dust allergy is common .. And allergists have a lot of medicines to help you... But avoidance is key. A saline rinse once or twice a day can help at f... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Not do easy: Most people aren't allergic to the oils. And there is no standardized testing. Bring some to your allergist.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Not always: Allergies don't cause a fever, and usually last longer than a cold(10days)..An itchy nose is more frequent with allergies, and the mucous from an alle... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Yes;see an allergist: Hi...I am not sure if you have already been diagnosed with asthma? but yes the symptoms are probably of asthma...there are many causes..allergy, cold ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Yes. You can start: By taking over the counter non-drowsy antihistamines. .... And eye drops such as ketotifen...Maybe even nasalcrom (cromolyn).. But it is best to see a... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Usually not but: Discuss with your dr. For ex. If you have had severe food reactions during the season, it would be a good idea. But just for "regular, bad" hay fever ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Sorry.. avoid them: The cure for any allergy is to avoid the item....If you already own a dog keeping it out of the bedroom can help...As well as wiping it off with a dam... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Histamine release: If you are allergic to bees, when you are stung their venom is injected into your bloodstream....Then your body reacts by releasing histamine and othe... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Usually dryness: As long as no other symptoms(fever aches fatigue etc) ...Could be mild reaction to soaps detergents etc. Try a few weeks dove soap sensitive skin.(o o... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Not really: Use of an Epipen (epinephrine) to treat a serious allergic reaction may cause jitteriness or a headache..But no real serious problems...It's more impo... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
No: Many people allergic to Ibuprofen are also allergic to Aspirin and naproxen. See an allergist to decide.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Probably not : An allergic reaction should not lead to herpes...But wondering what was allergic reaction and if you know you had herpes in past(ie. ? Same raah you... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Many possibilities: Unfortunately you haven't mentionned what your symptoms are or what you have tried...There are many good medications...With few side effects, includin... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Makes you immune: After seeing an allergist and being tested...They will make a vaccine from the specif bee causing the allergy( yellow jacket was p etc).Each time you... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Not at all-actually: An allergy is the sign of a strong immune system. Your body is actualy over-reacting to a harmless substance.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Actually it is twice: People generally think of the fall for hay fever but pollen / mold also cause symptoms in the spring... The months depend in where you live.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Could be a while : But your allergist can give you effective treatments to quickly control the symptoms, and try to prevent them from recurring.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
They are similar: The body "overreacts" to a substance ... Which doesn't usually affect us... And causes runny nose sneezing itchy eyes etc...Seasonally this means pol... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Not exactly: One factor at home can be that we
drop our sandwich in the floor (or dirt) and immediately throw it out. In years past we would dust if off and eat i... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Chicken soup: Some studies have suggested fresh chicken soup (not canned or powdered) can help with a cold... Along with drinking a lot of hot fluids and resting.... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Yes: I have seen this in patients..Sometimes people can tolerate one or the other item but not the two when used together. Best to stop using them..Take ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Many things. : Causes can range from particles in the air(dust, pollen, animal dander) to makeup to soaps...See an allergist to help figure it out... But take some... Read More
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Mar 9, 2014
A concise answer, compassion and experience is what you will get when Dr Weiss answers one of your questions. Such a great value to the HealthTap community!
Aug 26, 2013
great answers!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Novick is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Yeah. No new pets/foods. Only new was moving lots of things from one room to another. Hoping it's on upswing/way out. Less swelling today. Thanks for your thoughts on it.
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This saved my life. Thank You! Thank you! I was hoping and praying you wouldn't say the big 'c' I had an eye infection before this, and a little infection in my sinuses to
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Thanks for speedy response. I have none of the other symptoms so eating light is very doable. I appreciate you being thorough! Happy new year!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine, Mexico
Graduated 1978MD
Residency
NY
Awards
2002 – 2010 Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors in America
Super Doctors, New York Times Magazine 2013-2020
Top Allergist and Immunologist , Second Place, New York - Winter
2013
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