Dr. Gary Moss
Allergy and Immunology
Virginia Beach, VA
31 years experience male
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Allergy and Immunology
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English
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There are a number of effective antibiotics that your doctor can choose.
Most patients who think that they are allergic to penicillin are not. Even ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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No: There is no reason to rotate medications. If a medication works well for you, you should continue to take it.
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Yes: Yes, but once you are desensitized you need to stay on the medication. Once you stop the medication, you would have to be desensitized again. It is ... Read More
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Rash: Red rash where the skin was in contact with the fabric.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Complicated: Your question is very broad. Allergic disease can present as nasal symptoms, asthma, eczema, sometimes hives, food allergies, etc. You will need to ... Read More
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Yes, 3 : There are 3 proven strategies for treating allergies.
1) avoidance works, although only a few allergens are easy to avoid.
2) medications. Nasa... Read More
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Yes: Most children with allergies to wheat, milk, and eggs lose their allergies over time. 20% of peanut allergic kids develop tolerance naturally.
Aller... Read More
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Yes: You can get a pneumonia from a bacteria which is resistant to the antibiotics.
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Probably not: But I do not think that you should take them anyway.
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Moderate: It depends on the type of allergy. You inherit the ability to be allergic, what you become allergic to depends on a number of factors, including expo... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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It depends: You can be allergic to just one type of nut, so it is very possible. If you are not sure, you can be tested.
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No: Medicines are rated in 5 pregnancy categories: a, b, c, d, and x. We try to avoid d's and x's in pregnant women. A's have demonstrated benefit for ... Read More
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Antihistamines: Trials of antihistamines, usually starting with the non-sedating and low-sedating ones such as Allegra (fexofenadine) and zyrtec. There is a whole li... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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No: Post nasal drip from allergies is common, and it can produce clear mucous. The deviated septum will not produce discharge.
Someone should look to s... Read More
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Unlikely: Each antihistamine is unique, so it is unlikely that you would be allergic to multiple antihistamines. I had one patient who had hives to an antihist... Read More
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Different test: Gluten intolerance can be tested in 2 ways. There is a blood test, which is very good, but not perfect. The best test is to have a gastroenterologis... Read More
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Possibly not: Cashmere is from goats, while wool is obviously from sheep. That may be different enough to allow you to tolerate it. The only way you will know is ... Read More
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No: Healthy people will recover without lasting effects.
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Almost anything: Almost all asthma can be controlled well enough for you to participate in any exercise. If you are not controlled, your therapy should be modified.
... Read More
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No: The most effective way to reduce your cancer risk is to stop smoking. No food, herbal rememdy, or medication will help at all.
If you are chain smok... Read More
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Usually: Peanuts are not actually nuts, but legumes. Most peanut allergic patients can eat tree nuts, although some are allergic to both.
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Antifungal cream: One common cause of white blotches is tinea versicolor. Antifungal creams can cure it. Of course, there are many other causes, so you may want to fo... Read More
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It can be treated: The vast majority of asthmatics can have completely normal lives with no symptoms or only occasional, mild symptoms. There are a variety of treatment... Read More
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Rare: Very rare with oral cephalsporins, and rare with injectables.
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Very low: It is hard to predict who is going to get it, but fortunately, it is very rare.
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Drug reaction: One of the most severe and life-threatening forms of drug reactions. Patients peel off their skin and may need to be treated in the burn unit.
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Inhaled steroids: There are a few medications to treat asthma, but the mainstay are inhaled corticosteroids. While they are steroids, they have a very localized effect... Read More
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Test for asthma: It involves blowing into a tube which is connected to a computer. It measures a number of variables of airflow. Often, after getting a baseline, we ... Read More
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Rest: There are no proven therapies for getting over the common cold other than rest, possibly hydration (drinking lots of fluids), and perhaps chicken soup... Read More
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Urticaria: Depends on whether it is acute (less than 6 weeks) or chronic (more than 6 weeks). If acute, it will resolve on its own. Chronic hives are usually a... Read More
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No: An allergy to an essential vitamin would be incompatible with life. If you are taking a supplement, you could be allergic to something else in the ta... Read More
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Probably not: Allergic rhinitis usually presents after 2 years old, especially seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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Yes: For susceptible patients, nsaids (e.g. Ibuprofen) and Aspirin can cause episodes of swelling.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
When i give my child allergy meds, his eyes have a yellow discharge and get swollen, is this normal?
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No: This is an atypical response. The point of allergy medications is to provide relief. In your child's case, they appear to be making things worse. Y... Read More
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Goblet cells: Goblet cells in the airways produce the mucous.
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Quick: True allergic reactions typically happen after the first dose. Other reactions can occur later in the course.
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Yes, but not likely: Some colds last a long time. This year was especially bad for prolonged colds.
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Mold?: If it is particular air conditioner, especially a window unit, it may have mold.
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See your doctor: Your doctor will have to get more information from you and perform some tests such as spirometry to tell the difference.
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No: Becotide is an inhaled steroid and is not intended for relief of symptoms. You should have an albuterol inhaler (salbutamol in britain) for relief. ... Read More
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1 puff twice a day: Bid means twice a day.
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Cholinergic urticari: Hives triggered by heat, sweat.
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No: Food allergies do not typically cause bloating. You may try to restrict dairy to see if you have lactose intolerance. Otherwise, follow up with your... Read More
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Possible: All medications have the potential for side effects. Some are common and expected, others are rare. Most are not serious, but some can be dangerous.... Read More
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Dog allergy: You have probably become allergic to the dog.
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2 possiblities: Asthma, which is usually associated with trouble breathing out, and vocal cord dysfunction, which is usually associated with trouble breathing in.
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Hives: Some people can get hives with sun exposure. Try sunscreens first. If that is not effective, you can try to suppress them with antihistamines.
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Yes: Food allergy often develops to previously tolerated foods. Allergies to raw fruits and vegetables are usually associated with oral allergy syndrome a... Read More
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Vernal Conjunctiviti: It can be a few things. Vernal conjunctivitis is associated with a white stringy discharge. You should stop wearing your contacts until you see your... Read More
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No: Hives and rashes are not a symptom of menapause, but are due to other conditions. Hives are usually classified as autoimmune or idiopathic (means no ... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1992MD
Awards
Thought Leader, Third Place, Norfolk, VA - Winter
2013
Top Allergist and Immunologist , First Place, Virginia - Winter
2013
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