Allergy Actually
Welcome to Allergy Actually — where real talk meets real science.
We’re your bestie allergist moms—Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd—and we’re here to help you stop sneezing, scratching, and second-guessing your allergy care.
With a combined 40+ years of clinical experience, we break down the science behind allergies into practical, real-life solutions. From pollen to peanuts, asthma to anxiety, we unpack it all with empathy, humor, and honest conversations.
Whether you're a parent navigating a child’s food allergies or someone just trying to breathe easier, you'll find clarity, community, and calm here.
Subscribe for weekly episodes that mix evidence-based medicine, lifestyle tips, and the kind of advice you’d expect from your smartest, kindest mom friend.
Because living well with allergies shouldn’t feel so hard—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Episodes
Itching & Burning? It Might NOT Be a Yeast Infection (Vaginal Dermatitis Explained) | Episode 19
Why Your Allergies Are Suddenly Worse in Your 40s (Perimenopause & Hormones) | Episode 18
Halloween Allergy & Asthma Hacks: An Allergist's Guide for Parents
How Food Immunotherapy (OIT & SLIT) Works to Prevent Allergic Reactions
The Hygiene Hypothesis Explained: How Dirt, Pacifiers & Dishwashers Affect Allergies | Allergy Actually
A Tick Bite Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat? | Alpha-Gal Syndrome Explained by Allergists
Allergy Shots 2.0: Is ILIT the Future of Allergy Relief?
That Nagging Cough Could Be Asthma (Even Without Wheezing) | Cough-Variant Asthma Explained | Allergy Actually
How to Use a Nasal Spray CORRECTLY for Allergy Relief (Allergist's Top Tips)
Quitting Daily Allergy Meds After Decades: A Patient's ILIT Journey
Does Your Child Need a 504 Plan for Allergies or Asthma? (Back to School Part 2)
The Ultimate Back-to-School Allergy & Asthma Checklist for Parents (Part 1) | Allergy Actually
New Treatments for Food Allergies (OIT, SLIT, Xolair) | Your Bestie Allergist Moms Guide | Episode 7
Tummy Ache or Food Allergy? How to Tell the Difference (Allergist Advice) | Episode 06
How to Use Epinephrine (Adrenaclick, EpiPen, Auvi-Q, Neffy, Anaphylm): A Step-by-Step Guide by Allergists | Episode 05
Do Air Purifiers Work for Pet & Pollen Allergies? Allergists’ Honest Review | Episode 04
The Most Natural Way to Treat your Allergies: Comparing Shots, Drops & ILIT | Episode 03
Best OTC Allergy Medicine for Allergic Rhinitis? Allergist Moms Debate (Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin) | Episode 02
Pollen Count High? Top Tips to Manage Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) | Episode 01
What IS Allergy, Actually? Understanding Hay Fever, Asthma Triggers & Beyond | Welcome to Allergy Actually | Episode 0