Dr. Kristin Sokol
Allergy and Immunology
Brookline, MA
14 years experience female
About
Bio
I am a board-certified pediatrician and allergist/immunologist specializing in both adult and pediatric allergic conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis, food allergy, drug allergy, Hymenoptera sensitivity, chronic urticaria, and mastocytosis. I am a clinical educator and dedicated to medical education. I am interested in ethical issues that arise in the everyday allergy practice, especially costs of care. Lastly, I am a mother to 3 children, one with food allergy.
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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
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma
Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas
Doctor Q&A
408 Answers
413 Agrees
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Chronic urticaria: Chronic urticaria and angioedema is a common condition. Most patients have no underlying disorder. Some illnesses that have been linked to chronic urt... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
4 steps: 1. Avoidance of dogs and dog hair, 2. Clean dogs weekly, use HEPA filters in home and in vacuum inserts, get dog out of bedroom, 3. Medications (like ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Difficult to tell: This is very difficult to determine without a photo or a visit to a live doctor. Usually if scabies is recurrent, the doctor should perform a scraping... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
NO, same thing: MDI's and Nebulizers deliver the same amount of medication for asthma and reactive airway disease.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
No good OTCs: 55 yo female with difficulty sleeping due to loud noise and wants to know what to mix with benadryl (diphenhydramine). First of all, benadryl (diphenh... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Infection: A 9 year old boy with a hard nodule that is oozing pus and blood sounds like an infection (specifically an abscess). He should see a primary care heal... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Yes but: If recurrent sinus issues are caused or worsened by allergies, then allergy shots will definitely help. However, it takes a while for them to work. Yo... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Just watch: Elevated IgE level of 200 is most likely not worrisome. This can occur in any type of allergy, especially in a child with eczema (atopic dermatitis), ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Ear fluid?: A 26 year old with pressure in ear, nausea and feeling of unsteadiness. This could all be related to a virus. It could also be related to fluid in the... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Yes: Yes, it is OK to eat after taking laxatives.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Dehydration, infecti: A female with feeling of head throbbing after climbing stairs could be from dehydration. It could also be from a sinus infection, a cold, or allergies... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Good start: Sinus headaches can definitely be caused by allergies, especially if you get them every spring, when tree pollen is high. First step allergy testing t... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Possible: Definitely possible to get pregnant after unprotected sex really anytime during menstrual cycle.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
NO: I wouldn't say Xyzal is "100 times stronger" than zyrtec. Xyzal is derived from zyrtec. Different antihistamines have a different effect on patients. ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
See dentist: See a dentist in person for a good examination. It could be normal tissue/scarring after surgery, but best to get examined.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
No need for Rx: Flonase is now sold over the counter at most pharmacies without a prescription.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Moderation: Please don't follow any fad diets or extreme exercise programs. Follow a healthy balanced diet and limit processed and fatty, greasy foods. Be wary of... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
No: no need to avoid avocado if you have a peanut allergy.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Tonsil stones?: 32 yo male with dry throat and big patches/granules on back of throat. These patches that you describe could be tonsilloliths (also known as tonsil st... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Same thing: Lordine and Loratadine are the same, but loradine available in non-US countries.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Yes: A 40 year old female with a history of bowel resection, chronic diarrhea and malabsorption, now with low immunoglobulin G levels. Yes, low IgG levels ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
No problem: A 4 year old boy with brown/grey stools in the past week. Don't worry. Stool can be many different colors and still be normal. As long as he is eating... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Sinus headaches: Yes- sinus headaches associated with high pollen counts/allergies can be very painful and cause shooting pains sometimes. However, you should be evalu... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Dermatogrpahia: Dermatographia/urticaria. Try oral antihistamine like cetirizine or fexofenadine.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Sounds like it: Please speak with the physician who ordered the colonoscopy, but it sounds like you may have IBD given the mucosal inflammation seen in colon.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
No: Claritin (loratadine) is an oral antihistamine that has minimal side effects, even when taking a large dose. You will not have any problems with twice... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Keep moisturized: with vaseline or aquaphor, stay away from anything medicated or scented.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Home remedies: 49 year old male with sore, scratchy throat - warm water brewed with honey and lemon several times per day, honey throat lozenges, warm tea. Gargling ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Hard to tell: Hard to tell without better history of why you were on the spasmex to begin with? An unusual drug for a 19 year old female to be on. Ask doctor who or... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Asthma treatment: 23 year old male with asthma and wheezing, complaining of thick mucus. Thick mucus could be a sign of an infection which in turn makes asthma symptoms... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Rashes: Rashes can occur for a variety of different reasons - infections, allergies, autoimmune disorders, bites, infestations...the list goes on and on. It i... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Hair mask: A nourishing hair mask may help, either at home or in a salon. The home ones are sold at grocery and pharmacies. Don't wash hair every day, as that wi... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Antihistamine: Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine which blunts the action of histamine. Histamine is released in all parts of your body but especially under t... Read More
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A member asked:
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?: Not sure what you are asking. Please see mental health counselor or at least call mental health hotline as it seems like you are struggling.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Urticaria?: Urticaria (aka Hives) is an itchy rash that worsens with heat and other factors like stress, alcohol, exercise, etc, however it almost always has a vi... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Rare: Allergic fungal sinusitis is a rare disease. The nasal drainage can be dark colored (dark yellow, green or brown), but some patients do not have any n... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Try vaseline: Stop using neosporin. Try just simple vaseline or aquaphor. Might need a steroid cream - see primary care physician or dermatologist for recommendati... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Both good: Both mometasone and rhinocort are good nasal sprays for allergic rhinitis symptoms. They will both give you relief. They are both aqueous preparations... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is fast acting and is a good adjunct to epinephrine. However for the days following a severe allergic reaction, Zyrtec is g... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Yes: Less risk of a reaction if you start immunotherapy when not in your allergy season.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
TOO MUCH: That is too much cetirizine! This can cause a range of effects, including blurry vision, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, tremor, e... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Not much: For a child this young, I would recommend against any prescription cough/cold medications and even over the counter cough/cold meds as these can have ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Normal!: Baby kicking a lot is normal and a good sign.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Urticaria: Probably cholinergic urticaria, small hives brought on by hot weather, sweating, exercise and stress. Treat with oral antihistamine if bothersome. If... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Allergies or cold: Could be either. Try an oral antihistamine in addition to intranasal steroid spray. If symptoms improve in about a week, probably a cold
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Yes: It will evaluate nose, sinus openings, tonsils, vocal cords.
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Constipation: Constipation can be caused by lack of fiber in the diet. Please decrease sugars and fats in diet, and increase foods with fiber, like beans and green ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristin Sokolanswered
Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a steroid which is available over the counter in topical preparations like creams, ointments, and sprays. For rashes and hives, thes... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Allergy and Immunology 14 years experience
Moisture: A 36 year female with dry chapped lips. Try thick ointment for moisture such as vaseline or aquaphor.
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Dr. Justin Greiwe
Mar 10, 2016
Dr. Sokol is an amazing physician who specializes in allergy and immunology. She is kind, compassionate, and very knowledgeable. You can't go wrong consulting with Dr. Sokol, highly recommend her!
Dr. Philip Miller
Aug 17, 2016
I highly endorse and support Dr. Kristin Sokol as an expert in allergic medicine and immunology. Her answers are empathetic and astute. She is an asset to the HealthTap expert community.
Jun 7, 2017
I have enjoyed interacting and learning from Dr. Sokol here on healthtap. She gives very insightful answers.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have a follow up for biopsy report on the 31st. I am basically worried what to in the meantime. Thank you again, you have answered my concerns previously, its been a...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Yes, I'll be seeing my doctor within the week. These tests where requested due to unexplained miscarriage at 13 weeks and still birth at 33 weeks. My doctor thinks I hav...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr. Sokol sitting in the bathroom with steam actually helped. Can I watch TV in the bathroom next time I get a stuffy nose, was her question this morning. Agai...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
Graduated 2009MD
Residency
Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine
Awards
First place, Clinical Research presentation â âChoosing Wisely: Adherence by Physicians to Recommended Use of Spirometry in the Diagnosis and Management of Adult Asthma.â Tenth Annual Respiratory Disease Young Investigators Forum, Washington DC. October 2014.
Thought Leader, Second Place, Massachusetts - Spring
2016
Top Doctor, First Place, Massachusetts - Spring
2016
Affiliations
American Academy Of Allergy Asthma And Immunology
American College Of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
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