Board Certified Allergist
This article is based on an expert interview with Alan O. Khadavi, MD, FACAAI, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Dr. Alan O. Khadavi is a Board Certified Allergist and a Pediatric Allergy Specialist based in Los Angeles, California. He holds a BS in biochemistry from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook and an MD from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. Dr. Khadavi completed his pediatric residency at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New York, and then went on to complete his allergy and immunology fellowship and pediatric residency at Long Island College Hospital. He is board certified in adult and pediatric allergy/immunology. Dr. Khadavi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, a Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), and a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). Dr. Khadavi's honors include Castle Connolly’s list of Top Doctors 2013-2020, and Patient Choice Awards "Most Compassionate Doctor" in 2013 & 2014.
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There are over-the-counter allergy medications that help treat allergic reactions like hives, but what about natural alternatives? Can you treat allergies naturally? In this video, allergist Alan O. Khadavi explains the best, safest way to deal with an allergic reaction and when you should go see a doctor.
Key Takeaways
- For a minor reaction of hives, taking an oral antihistamine is typically the best thing to do.
- If you’re experiencing widespread hives and other symptoms, contact a doctor right away since that could be a sign of a more serious allergic reaction.
Video Transcripts
For most patients who have hives, if it's a small skin reaction and there are no other symptoms, taking an oral antihistamine would be best to do. But, if the hives are more widespread and other symptoms are occurring, it's best to call a doctor and get that treated right away because it can be more of a sign of some other widespread or systemic allergic reaction.
