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Cincinnati, OH
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Thursday: 9:00am - 12pm
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Fort Thomas, KY
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Specialty-trained in Immunology and Allergy at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital by global leaders in the field. Board certified in Internal Medicine after completing residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 2013. Received MD/PhD from the Ohio State University with emphasis in uncovering mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and innate immunity. Scientific research is now focused on non-IgE mechanisms of anaphylaxis with translational applications in drug hypersensitivity and autoimmunity. Graduate of the University of Notre Dame. I am very excited to reach and help patients in anyway possible as our healthcare culture evolves and I am very pleased to be a member of the Health Tap community.
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Allergy and Immunology
Internal Medicine
Licenses
United States: Kentucky, New Mexico
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Emergency: If you cannot pass urine, then the kidneys are in danger due to the back up of urine. This should be addressed emergently if you do not have access t... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Complicated: Positive IgG antibody infers an infection that has resolved in the past or began more than 7 days prior. So it does not prove a current issue. IgM a... Read More
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A member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Antihistamine: Assuming this is new for you, the most common cause is infection (often minor and transient) resulting in activation of innate immune pathways in skin... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Absolutely!: Sensitivity to airborn peanut allergen is a red flag. Your symptoms are classic. I recommend carrying epinephrine (you can obtain from your primary d... Read More
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A member asked:
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PCN allergy: Guidelines exist. Appropriate course is generally a multidisciplinary decision involving ID and A/I, depending on the description/severity/mechanism ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Take a walk: Or try yoga. Also, eating healthy diet high in vegetables and lower in carbs/legumes/meats/dairy may help. Try eating more slowly. Just some quick ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Yes: You likely have non-allergic rhinitis with irritant sensitivity. Medications are available that can help (nasal antihistamine for example). Good to ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Nsaid toxicity: The toxic dose is 400mg/kg, which would probably be about 20-40 pills for your youngster. That said, it is always wise to call poison control hotline ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Dangerous: It is unlikely to affect breathing in any way. If a pill remains in the esophagus, it can cause a significant amount of irritation/erosion. Converse... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Consult: an OB/GYN. The IgG itself is a good thing and will protect the baby. The IgG level will stay high after treating the infection (this is the concept ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Get evaluated: If there was injury due to glass shards, then have the hand evaluated immediately. Ongoing injury to small muscles/nerves/ligaments in hand can have ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Not sure,: there could be multiple answers to this (it seems like NS1 could be a common abbreviation). I do know that a structural protein associated with virus... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Small abscess?: Some pimples get infected and become walled off. If small and benign, can be painless. If otherwise without symptoms, watchful waiting is appropriat... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
The Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim): Bloating is a common side effect of antibiotics, including Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Constipation, diarrhea or both (alternating) ... Read More
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A male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Other symptoms?: Usually this is due to wear-and-tear to the area of skin and subsequent regeneration. Other possibilities include contact dermatitis, fungal/bacteria... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
White cells in urine: Persistent white cells in the urine can indicate chronic prostate infection, particularly if this is the only finding and there are no other symptoms
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Lymph node?: Most likely a lymph node, which houses immune cells. Some of these permanently reside in the node and others go in and out. In the context of infect... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Need evaluation: The description is entirely consistent with asthma exacerbation, despite poor response to (albuterol?) the previous night. This should be evaluated p... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Call GI doc: Sounds like these are new symptoms. The GI doc needs to know about them as they could indicate an alternate diagnosis, or at least a separate diagnos... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
You can, but: It is unlikely to add additional coverage after taking both Zyrtec and Allegra (fexofenadine). It is important to understand that blocking histamine r... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Rebound?: Phenomenon is known as rebound headache and occurs when you use daily meds to treat the original headache. Its a vicious cycle. The headache worsens w... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Narcotics: Unfortunately, narcotics act to decrease mast cell threshold such that an itchy rash occurs commonly. This does not usually correspond to a true anti... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Tonsil stones: Tonsil stones can be painful and make you prone to infection. Sometimes they can be removed easily. Sometimes it is preferable to remove the entire ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Yes: Inflammation and diet changes that go along with a cold can cause some changes in gastrointestinal function. Eat well, stay hydrated and get adequate... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
ETD?: Eustachian tube dysfunction? Diagnosis can often by made by interview alone as symptoms/clinical course are typical. Aseptic swelling of the middle ea... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Seems high: That dose is generally given to adults (>40kg) with severe bacterial infection. Your daughter is about 20kg. A dose recommended for 20kg children w... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Hives?: If the dots disappear the same day and/or if they itch, then they may be hives. If this always occurs after taking the vitamins, could be hypersensit... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Hard to know: Must see an Allergist for a thorough investigation and work up. Hives associated with vomiting (regardless of the sequence) is consistent with an ana... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Mild trauma: I suspect the sound was caused by dislodging a scap or mild trauma to excessively dry or infected nasal mucosa. The sound was probably amplified for ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Agree with others...: Have to mention a strategy that has momentum. There are many subtypes of asthma, one of which involves predominantly neutrophil-related inflammation ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Previous infection: At some point in your life, you have become infected with HSV 1, but not HSV 2. HSV 1 usually causes cold sores in times of stress. At other times, ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
True: Advil (ibuprofen) could worsen bleeding, but certainly would not improve bleeding.
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A female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Normal: Skin tone is generally a function of the density of melanocytes in the skin. Distribution of melanocytes is not entirely uniform and becomes less so ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
White blood cells: B-cells make antibodies. Each single B-cell, after maturing by modifying its DNA, produces one type of antibody that is specific for a single target.... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
No changes: It is not recommended to make diet choices based on cyp2d6 status (even fruit juices ok). This enzyme does metabolize 20-30% of medications. Other m... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Get checked: This could be a serious problem and needs to be discussed with a physician in detail. Bowel obstruction, infection or inflammatory bowel disease are p... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Yes: An expanding fungal infection can reach the brain by eroding bone (from sinuses for example) or via the blood stream (cryptococcosis for example) part... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
No rash?: Itching can be from any number of causes including severe liver or kidney problems. However, it is much more commonly from dry/irritated skin. Exces... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Rhinitis: Pretty common physiological recovery response, especially if lasting for less than a day. Saline irrigation may help speed up resolution. Best otc m... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Get examined: Unfortunately, amongst other things like infection, testicular cancer is a possibility. Recommend seeing a physician for an examination and possibly ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Trust instinct: It is unlikely that the thoracic xray would provide additional information. The key is a good physical exam by qualified neurologist, pain specialist... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Urgent evaluation: Consistent with infection possibly involving mastoid process. This is a structure adjacent to the brain and so symptoms such as yours are deserving o... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Maybe: Persistent post nasal drip (allergy or non-allergy related), acid reflux, asthma, or vocal cord problem are common causes for persistent cough. Medica... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Stress?: Assuming you are otherwise healthy without concern for immune deficiency or medication side effect; stress is the most common trigger for HSV reactiva... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Yes: There are genetic and other environmental causes of emphysema, but a 55 year smoking habit would lead the pack of probable causes every time.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
A bit long: 4 days is a bit long for viral gastroenteritis. There are several potential causes to consider for new onset diarrhea of less than 2 week duration. ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Yes: As long as you are aware of possible side effects of Zyrtec (cetirizine) and that these may be magnified after taking the loratidine, you might find i... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Unlikely: There may be breakthrough hives, but it is more likely that there won't be. Many patients tolerate longer intervals between treatments. If you stop a... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
Can't know for sure: The c-reactive protein (crp) is elevated in response to inflammation. Many causes of inflammation resolve (such as infection) and the crp soon return... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
ER: Bloody stools, shortness of breath and lightheadedness is a worrisome combination. Without knowing more, would have to recommend an urgent consult or... Read More
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May 8, 2015
Dr. Clay is a thoughtful and intelligent internist who has a unique ability to phrase his responses so that they can be understood easily by any patient. He is accurate and helpful and would recommend...Read More
Mar 9, 2015
Dr Corey Clay is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable, passionate, and on the top of his field. He is a great value to the people of OH, and to the family of health tap.
Apr 10, 2015
Dr Corey Clay is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable,passionate, and on the top of his field. He is a great value to the people of OHIO, and to the family of health tap
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. However as an uninsured person I spoke with a doctor who would only glance at my arms and deemed it scabies, then changed his mind to fungal, and wrote presc...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you. I have done a repeat test and will wait for the results. Unfortunately, I do suffer frequent infections, but they are never bad enough for hospitalization but...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I keep seeing doctors but they all say "you're fine" ... I don't know. I guess I'll just go through my days coughing hehe.. Thank you for the help! Much appreciated! Hav...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 2011MD
Medical/Graduate school
The Ohio State University
Graduated 2009MD
Residency
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Completed 2013
Awards
NIH sponsored Training/Research award
Ohio State University Presidential Fellowship
Master Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
Affiliations
AAAAI, ACAAI, APC, APSA, ICP
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
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