by Jennifer Smith | Oct 18, 2021 | Allergy, Jessica Kiss, Laurence K Gorlick, Lawrence D. Sher, Nadra Monica Saad
As fall approaches, allergy season typically ends. It is unusual for allergies to flare up during this time of year; however, we’ve seen a spike this October. The high winds and constant change in weather have prompted allergy flare-ups. A good tip for our... 
by Jennifer Smith | Oct 14, 2021 | Allergy, COVID-19, Family Medicine, Food Allergies, Pediatrics
HALLOWEEN AND COVID-19 This Halloween will be extra spooky, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be prevalent. This year however, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, says it is ok to trick-or-treat, especially if you are vaccinated!... 
by Jennifer Smith | Sep 10, 2021 | Allergy, Food Allergies, Lawrence D. Sher
CUTTING-EDGE TREATMENTS FOR FOOD ALLERGIES Whether you have been living with food allergy for years or have not been diagnosed, our board-certified allergist and food allergy specialists at PVMG can help! Palos Verdes Medical Group (PVMG) offers a complete food... 
by Jennifer Smith | Jan 6, 2020 | Allergy, Food Allergies, Lawrence D. Sher
Food allergies occur due to a reaction by the immune system soon after ingesting certain foods. Currently 1 in 20 Americans are affected by food allergies. Food allergies impact the entire family, and can be the cause of stress and anxiety for many children and their... 
by Jennifer Smith | May 8, 2019 | Allergy, Family Medicine, Food Allergies, Lawrence D. Sher, Pediatrics, Research
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Food Allergy Info Session and Q & A with Dr. Sher on May 15, 2019! For your convenience, the session can be viewed below. If you would like a copy of the slides, please email us and we’d be happy to send them... 
by Jennifer Smith | Mar 14, 2019 | Allergy, Food Allergies, Lawrence D. Sher
An Oral Food Challenge (OFC) procedure involves eating a serving size of an allergic food in a slow, graded fashion under medical supervision. It is considered the “gold standard” of allergy testing. It can help confirm that a food allergy exists or determines if a...