Kelsey Kaman, MD, BSN
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2025
Association of clinical manifestations and immune alterations with genetic variants of uncertain significance in patients concerned for inborn errors of immunity
Novotny S, Yoo N, Chen J, Granoth M, Kohli-Pamnani A, Hsu F, Rodenas M, Steele R, Kaman K, Soffer G, Price C, Kuster J, Kang I, Osmani L, Shin J. Association of clinical manifestations and immune alterations with genetic variants of uncertain significance in patients concerned for inborn errors of immunity. Clinical Immunology 2025, 277: 110513. PMID: 40354868, DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2025.110513.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInborn errors of immunityErrors of immunityGenetic variantsInborn errorsAssociation of clinical manifestationsGene clusterGene functionStudy evaluated associationsImmune alterationsDiagnostic challengeClinical manifestationsImmunological profileGenetic testingVUSGenesImmunological characteristicsImmune functionLaboratory dataImmunityVariantsAssociationPatientsThe LEARN (Learning Educator's Anaphylaxis Response Needs) Early Project
Kaman K, Lahoud A, Flessner C, Butler K, Lowery S, Hoyt A. The LEARN (Learning Educator's Anaphylaxis Response Needs) Early Project. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2025, 134: 694-699. PMID: 40164281, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2025.03.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-reported preparednessHead Start centersFood allergy emergencyUnderserved communitiesImprove health care outcomesAllergy emergencyHealth care outcomesHealth care managementFeelings of preparednessPublic health problemCare outcomesFood allergy knowledgeIdentified multiple areasFood allergy trainingRates of food allergyPreparedness questionnaireCare managementFood allergyMultiple barriersCenter staffAllergy trainingKnowledge testAllergy knowledgeEarly childhood education centersHealth problems
2023
Validated anxiety assessments among pediatric patients with peanut allergy on oral immunotherapy
Kaman K, Dhodapkar M, Shabanova V, McCollum S, Factor J, Leeds S. Validated anxiety assessments among pediatric patients with peanut allergy on oral immunotherapy. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2023, 130: 657-663. PMID: 36738780, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.01.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeanut oral immunotherapyOral immunotherapyNon-white racePeanut allergyAnxiety scoresOlder cohortProspective cross-sectional cohort studyCross-sectional cohort studyHigher mean anxiety scoresMean anxiety scoreDiagnosable anxietyCohort studyMale patientsPediatric patientsFemale patientsFood allergySimilar patientsHigh prevalenceHigher scoresLife measuresLow prevalencePatientsSeparation anxiety scoresElectronic survey questionnaireAllergyParent-reported penicillin allergies in children: A qualitative study.
Carter EJ, Kaman K, Baron K, Miller M, Krol DM, Harpalani D, Aseltine RH, Pagoto S. Parent-reported penicillin allergies in children: A qualitative study. Am J Infect Control 2023, 51: 56-61. PMID: 35537563, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergies
Kaman K, Factor J. A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergies. Journal Of Food Allergy 2022, 4: 151-157. PMID: 39021852, PMCID: PMC11250203, DOI: 10.2500/jfa.2022.4.220008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergies
Kaman, K. Factor, J. A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed aller-gies. Journal of Food Allergy. July 2022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
Shin, J. Kaman, K. Anthonypillai, J. Soffer, G. Kang, I. (2022). Peripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. February 2022.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
The immunologic response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
Le N, Kaman K, Martin H, Mullur J, Stenehjem K, Coomar L, Bahar B, Dutta M, Izurieta R, Brooks J. The immunologic response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Allergy & Asthma Proceedings 2021, 42: 495-505. PMID: 34871157, DOI: 10.2500/aap.2021.42.210077.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHuman immune systemImmune systemAdaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infectionSARS-CoV-2Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infectionResponse to SARS-CoV-2 infectionSARS-CoV-2 infectionEnglish-language articlesInnate immune systemCourse of infectionInflammatory overreactionInnate immune pathwaysProportion of infectionsSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Immune modulationProphylactic interventionsRespiratory syndrome coronavirus 2Diagnostic strategiesImmunological responsePreventing severe diseaseSevere diseaseSyndrome coronavirus 2Immune pathwaysPatient recoveryThe impact of food matrices on egg allergenicity
Kaman K, Leeds S. The impact of food matrices on egg allergenicity. Journal Of Food Allergy 2021, 3: 56-58. PMID: 39022399, PMCID: PMC11250551, DOI: 10.2500/jfa.2021.3.210007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood matricesAllergenicity of foodsFood matrix effectsImpact of food matrixConsumption of peanut butterOral challengeHome introductionClinical decision-makingIntroduction of peanutMuffinsPeanut butterSkin test resultsEgg allergensSpecific immunoglobulin EPatient's abilityDischarged with instructionsEggsPeanutBananaModerate eczemaBaked eggPrevent allergic reactionsFoodSkin testImmediate urticariaResponse
Price CC, Altice FL, Azar MM, McManus D, Gleeson SE, Britto CJ, Azmy V, Kaman K, Davis M, Chupp G, Bucala R, Kaminski N, Topal JE, Dela Cruz C, Malinis M. Response. Chest 2021, 159: 2116-2117. PMID: 33965143, PMCID: PMC8097398, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.12.032.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
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Overview
Kelsey Kaman, MD, specializes in pediatric pulmonology, allergy, immunology, and sleep medicine, focusing on the care of children with allergies and respiratory conditions.
An assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Kaman’s interests include food allergies, as well as local advocacy and teaching. "I particularly enjoy interacting with children and collaborating with parents to ensure their kiddos live a happy and healthy life," says Dr. Kaman.
Dr. Kaman completed her medical degree at the University of Connecticut and her pediatric residency at Baystate Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in allergy and immunology at Yale School of Medicine.
Clinical Specialties
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Board Certifications
Allergy & Immunology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Allergy & Immunology
- Original Certification Date
- 2021
Pediatrics
- Certification Organization
- AB of Pediatrics
- Original Certification Date
- 2019
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- September 11, 2025
Finding Patterns in Genetic Uncertainty: Clues for Inborn Errors of Immunity
- April 04, 2025Source: Hartford Courant
Peak allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer in CT. Here’s why.
- June 07, 2024
Yale Pediatrics Announces New Section of Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology and Interim Section Chief, Ian Ferguson, MD
- June 03, 2024Source: NBC CT
Better Health: Childhood food allergies
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