Welcome to another episode of the Zoe MD Podcast, today our episode is Dr. Karen Kaufman, an Allergist and Immunologist. She is the owner of Kaufman Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology which is an outpatient Allergy and Immunology practice.
In this episode, Dr. Karen Kaufman talks about her practice where she helps children and adults who suffer from allergies and recurrent infections and help them to get their life back, a life they deserve.
Episode Timeline:
[01:41] -What are allergies and allergic responses?
[01:55] – What are some of the environmental allergens present when it comes to changes in the season?
[02:17] – What are the typical allergic symptoms?
[03:33] – What are some Over-the-Counter Medicines and Home Treatments for allergic
symptoms?
[06:48] - What is the first line of treatment for allergies in kids?
[09:27] – When to see a specialist and immunologist?
[12:22] - What to do before the initial visits or appointments with a specialist? [13:00] – What to expect during visits with the specialist?
Key Quotes:
"My goal is to improve patients’ quality of life and reduce symptoms on the least amount of medication required”Connect: Dr. Karen Kaufman
Website – https://kaufmanallergy.com Facebook @kaufmanallergy Instagram: dr.kaufmanallergy
