Dr. Douglas Lotz
Allergy and Immunology
Louisville , KY
18 years experience male
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Family Allergy and Asthma
Louisville , KY
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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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
27 Answers
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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It can: Infections such as streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) can cause acute hives, however, there are numerous other potential causes of hives, includ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Yes: The walnut tree pollen allergen and walnut (nut) allergen are structurally different. While some people may be allergic to both, allergy to walnut tre... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Cell markers: Cd3 and cd57 are both cell surface markers used to differentiate/identify specific immune cells in the body. Cd3 is a marker for t cells while cd57 c... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Variable: Typical episodes of acute bronchitis may last 2-3 weeks before resolution. Symptoms lasting longer should be reported to your physician as their is a ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: These medications work very differently and are safe to take together.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Therapy options: Bronchitis therapy is directed at cough suppression and thinning of mucus to help with elimination/expectoration. Otc cough suppressants such as dextr... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that are typically elevated in allergic disorders and certain infections such as parasitic infection. Whil... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Psychological/emotional stress has been recognized as a potential cause of hives. There are, however, numerous other potential causes of hives includ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Hand dermatitis: This could be a contact allergy/dermatitis or possibly dyshidrotic eczema. Without having history or direct examination, rashes are difficult to accu... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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They may help...: Bronchitis is typically an acute inflammatory condition affecting the airway. This inflammation can lead to airway hyper-reactivity (increased coughin... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Talk to your doctor: Asthma is an inflammatory airway condition that causes airflow obstruction resulting in hyperinflation. Asthma controller medications (typically inhal... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: From an allergy standpoint, the late summer/early fall season in the midwest is ragweed season. There are many therapeutic options available to help ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Asthma is typically characterized by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath but all of these symptoms do not need to be present to have a diagnosi... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Cow's milk allergy: Yes, the allergy or allergic antibody is specific to a component in cow's milk protein and not beef protein.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
18 years experience
Yes: Claritin d combines an antihistamine (loratadine) with a decongestant (pseudo-ephedrine). Mucinex (guaifenesin) is an expectorant. These are safe to... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Pregnancy Class C: Ketoconazole is classified as a pregnancy class c medication. This means that there are animal studies that show adverse fetal effect but no controll... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
18 years experience
Possibly: Advair is a combination medication which includes an inhaled corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) and a long acting bronchodilator. It is indicated for ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Possibly: Most episodes of bronchitis are caused by viral infections, which can be very contagious and easily passed from person to person. Though frequently p... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Not necessarily...: Asthma is typically characterized by coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Trouble breathing, and specifically "stopping breath... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Variable: Most episodes of bronchitis are caused by viral infection or irritant exposure and do not respond to antibiotics, though they are frequently prescribe... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Not likely: While allergies can cause nasal and chest congestion, they typically do not cause high fever. These symptoms are more likely the result of recurrent v... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Asthma is a complex disease process that is typically the result of genetic factors and environmental exposures. It is not a communicable disease and... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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A lot...: Cold sores are typically due to viral infection, specifically herpes simplex virus (hsv). Cold sores are generally self-limiting and resolve on their ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Depends on situation: A lack of specific antibody implies that your immune system has not naturally encountered pneumococcus bacteria or that it has not responded well to p... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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No: Allergy shots (immunotherapy) provide marked symptomatic benefit by inducing immunologic tolerance to the airborne allergens to which you have develop... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
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Samter's triad?: Nasal polyps and asthma are 2 parts of a clinical triad known as samter's triad or aerd. The 3rd part is Aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory dr... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Lotzanswered
18 years experience
Yes: Latex allergy does occur and can range in severity from a contact dermatitis/rash to anaphylaxis. If you think you may have a latex allergy, you shou... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lotz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lotz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY
Graduated 2004MD
Residency
University of Cincinnati/Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Awards
Top Allergist and Immunologist , First Place, Kentucky - Summer
2013
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