The Allergist
Welcome to your allergy lifeline..."The Allergist." A show that separates myth from medicine.
Every episode of The Allergist is designed for YOU – the medical professional aiming to stay on the cutting edge of allergy care. We'll clarify, correct, and, most importantly, contextualize the latest evidence.
Episodes
45 episodes
New Rules for Old Hives
“We have to keep in mind that urticaria has to be treated until it's completely gone. So, absolute control of the disease.” — Dr. Herminio LimaChronic spontaneous urticaria has long been managed with the goal of...
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27:01
Biologics, Polyps, and the Power of Collaboration
"The emergence of biologics has really significantly transformed the management of these patients for me." — Dr. Yvonne ChanWhen it comes to nasal polyps, the landscape is shifting fast. On this epis...
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27:37
Teaching with Feedback, Not Fireballs
"We are all learning and we are all teaching." – Dr. Lori ConnorsWhat makes a great medical educator—and how do you actually become one? On this episode, Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. Lori Connors, an allergist, seasoned teach...
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27:53
Find time, to make time, to fix time
“We need time to fix our time problem. And we can get stuck in this loop where we’re like, ‘I have no time to find time to make time to fix time.’” &nb...
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28:10
The Suspect? Inborn Errors of Immunity
"The key to the diagnosis of these disorders is the suspicion of these disorders."— Dr. Luis Murguia FavelaImmune dysregulation isn’t just about infections—autoimmunity, inflammation, and even malignancy can be clu...
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28:05
The Penicillin Allergy Puzzle: Who’s Really Allergic?
“Most penicillin allergy labels are not indicative of any meaningful penicillin allergic reaction, and the vast majority can be de-labelled with direct oral challenges of amoxicillin." — Dr. Kimberly BlumenthalPenicillin allergy is...
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Crossing the threshold of more precise allergy care
"We use thresholds every day without even thinking about it. When we do a food challenge in our office, whether we know it or not, we're relying on the fact that there is a threshold for every patient. Some are going to be on the first dose, so...
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27:49
Prescribing Change: Could Omalizumab Transform Food Allergies?
"Although omalizumab is not a cure, it's a major step forward for patients as the first monoclonal antibody or biologic therapy to become FDA-approved to treat food allergy." — Dr. Brian VickeryIs o...
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When to breathe easy about asthma remission
"I think that asthma’s at a great time right now for some really cool interventions moving ahead that can maybe make big differences in our patients’ lives." —Dr. William AndersonOn this episode of The Allergis...
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26:46
Is SLIT a Fit for your patients? Sublingual Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergies
“I do think it's important that we understand that not all the foods are the same, and I think anyone who's seen patients in clinics understands this.” – Dr. Edwin KimCould sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT...
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26:49
Encore: Don't Delay: Embracing Early Intervention in Food Allergy Management
This is an encore presentation of our most downloaded episode of 2024.“Early introduction is the time-proven and research-proven prevention target for every child and every food.” -- Prof. Jonathan HourihaneVenture into th...
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27:29
Epinephrine Essentials: Balancing Confidence, Safety, and Misconceptions
“If that medicine is associated with fear of an injection, then we are giving the impression that a diagnosis of food allergy is worse than a life sentence.” — Dr. Paul TurnerWhen it comes to managing anaphylaxis, epinephrine ...
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28:25
Tiny Plastic Particles, Big Questions for Patient Health
"Plastic has been found everywhere—lungs, breast milk, liver, spleen, placenta, even blood." – Dr. Magdalena Zemelka-WiecekEvery week, we’re ingesting the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic—through ...
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23:25
Fido’s Got to Go? Managing Pet Allergies Without Saying Goodbye
“I do not think families typically should be getting rid of pets if they're having symptoms. There are very, very well tolerated medications that we can use. We can use desensitization therapy with immunotherapy, and I think that's the discu...
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27:36
MCAS under investigation: Special Symptoms Unit
“A lot of people are either being diagnosed or self-diagnosing (with MCAS), I would say somewhat inappropriately, without any actual evidence of mast cell activation. We're seeing it more and more commonly.” -- Dr. Tim OlynychOn t...
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25:57
Keep calm and carry epinephrine: Easing food allergy anxiety
“Introduce those allergens early, diversify that microbiome, and don't let fear rule you.” -- Dr. Priya BansalOn this episode of The Allergist, Dr. Mariam Hanna teams up with Dr. Priya Bansal, a triple board-c...
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Decoding Drug Allergies with Dr. Christine Song
“A desensitization is really the assumption that they're allergic. It's not a test, it's not a test dose, it's not a graded challenge. A desensitization is the assumption or the confirmation that they are truly allergic to this drug.” -- Dr....
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27:12
Out with the Old: Saying Goodbye to First-Gen Antihistamines
“Don't give a bad antihistamine masking as a sedative. If a person truly needs help with their sleep, then give them a proper sedative.” -- Dr. Marcus MaurerAs allergy seasons ebb and flow, there’s one drug that maintains its ...
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27:35
When to Bee concerned: Myths and Realities of Venom Allergies
"History, history, skin test or serum IgE, and then consider doing the other test just to round out your testing until you're sure you've detected everything you need to detect.” -- Dr. David GoldenAs the leaves begin to fal...
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30:28
‘Lots and lots of vomit’: a deep dive Into FPIES
“FPIES is real, both acute and chronic FPIES. It's not a myth, and it can be an allergic emergency.” -- Dr. Nowak-WegrzynJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna for a comprehensive discussion on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrom...
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27:38
Spotting Acquired Immunodeficiencies: Separating Myths from Medicine
“I feel like the term "immunity debt" has become fashionable but has lost all its meaning for me." -- Dr. Samira JeimyJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna for a deep dive into secondary immunodeficiencies with Dr. Samira Jeimy, an assistan...
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22:17
Decoding Hereditary Angioedema: Expert Insights with Dr. Stephen Betschel
“HAE is a different disease than it was because of the advancement of treatments…make sure that you're offering the best form of therapy available to patients and their families.” -- Dr. Stephen BetschelJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna...
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27:01
Apples, Pollen, and Itchy Mouths: Solving the PFAS Puzzle
“It's important to recognize that fresh fruits and vegetables can cause local reactions in the mouth and gut. But if they're not causing symptoms of a more severe allergic reaction, don't panic. Chances are good that this is not something th...
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22:22
Yes, preschoolers can develop asthma!
“I'm still getting told from families and other physicians that you can't make a diagnosis of asthma until they're six. Why? Why is this still happening? We can diagnose preschoolers with asthma.” -- Dr. Tiffany Wong
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24:57
Balancing chronic care and self-care for the patient and physician
“When you fly, the flight attendant is always telling you, put on your oxygen mask first before you help somebody else. And it's so true. We’re way more efficient in a clinic setting when we have taken care of ourselves.” -- Dr. Maure...
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