Conditions I Treat
Empowering you with personalized care for allergies, autoimmune conditions, and chronic inflammation. Your health deserves more than symptom management—it requires understanding, expertise, and a tailored approach. With years of experience in allergy and immunology, I’m here to help you uncover the root causes and driving factors of your symptoms and guide you toward lasting relief.
Conditions Dr. Kara Treats
I specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, including:
Environmental Allergies
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema
Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities
Oral Allergy Syndrome (cross-reactivity between pollen and certain fruits/vegetables)
Drug Allergies
Chronic Hives/Urticaria and/or Angioedema
Alpha-gal Allergy (Mammalian Meat Allergy)
Hereditary Angioedema
Anaphylaxis (including idiopathic anaphylaxis)
Contact Dermatitis (e.g., reactions to nickel, latex, or other allergens)
Asthma
Non-Allergic Rhinitis (e.g., vasomotor rhinitis)
Chronic Sinusitis (with or without nasal polyps)
Nasal Polyps
Aspirin/NSIAD Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)
Exercise-induced bronchospasm
Sjögren’s Disease/Syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Celiac Disease
Of note, often autoimmune conditions require a team-based approach including a primary-care physician and may include additional specialists depending on the condition and it’s severity.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Other Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
Histamine Intolerance
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome/Disease (MCAS)
Mastocytosis
Eosinophilic disorders
Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Common Variable Immune Deficiency
IgA Deficiency
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Long COVID/Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)
Collaboration with PRISM Joint & Spine
Recognizing the interconnectedness of immune and musculoskeletal health, we are proud to collaborate with PRISM Joint and Spine in Silver Spring, Maryland. This partnership allows us to provide integrated care, particularly for individuals experiencing connective tissue issues like hypermobility, which often co-occur with immune system imbalances.
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