Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast
“Helping you understand allergies—one episode at a time”
Welcome to Hope & Histamine, the trusted podcast for families navigating the complex world of paediatric allergies. Hosted by a dedicated healthcare professional, this show offers clear, compassionate, and evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and day-to-day management of allergies and atopic conditions in children.
From eczema to food allergies, asthma to anaphylaxis, each episode breaks down medical facts into practical advice—empowering parents, caregivers, and patients with reliable information and hope.
Tune in for expert insights, real stories, and up-to-date recommendations designed to help you breathe a little easier.
Episodes
50 episodes
Chronic Urticaria Treatment Explained: Antihistamines, Biologics and New Therapies for Long-Term Hives
Chronic urticaria can be frustrating, unpredictable and deeply disruptive — but modern treatment has moved far beyond “just take an antihistamine.” In this episode of Hope & Histamine, we explore the pharmacological treatment of chro...
Chronic Urticaria in Children: Clinical Features, Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Evaluation
In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we explore chronic urticaria in children, including its key clinical features, underlying pathogenesis, and practical approach to diagnostic evaluation.<...
The Role of Vitamin D in Allergic Disease: Eczema, Asthma, Food Allergy and Beyond
In this episode of Hope & Histamine, we explore the fascinating and often debated role of vitamin D in allergic disease. From eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis to food allergy, vitamin D has been linked to im...
Severe Asthma in Children: Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management
Severe asthma in children can be challenging to recognise, investigate and manage effectively. In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we explore the evaluation and management of severe asthma in children...
Understanding Biomarkers in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
In this episode, we explore the growing role of biomarkers in asthma and allergic diseases and why they are becoming essential in modern diagnosis, phenotyping, monitoring, and personalised treatment. We discuss key asthma biom...
How Cigarette Smoke Worsens Asthma: Symptoms, Risks and Prevention
How does cigarette smoke affect asthma? In this episode, we discuss the relationship between asthma and cigarette smoke exposure, including secondhand smoke, passive smoking, and the impact of tobacco smoke on airway inflam...
Treatable Traits in Asthma Care: A Personalised Medicine Approach to Better Asthma Control
Asthma care is changing. In this episode, we explore the concept of treatable traits in asthma and why a personalised, precision-medicine approach is transforming the way we assess and manage patients. Rather than viewing asthma a...
Gustatory Sweating After Eating: Frey’s Syndrome Misdiagnosed as Food Allergy
Frey’s syndrome can look exactly like a food allergy: facial flushing, warmth, sweating (sometimes even a “rash-like” redness) that appears within minutes of eating. Parents panic, clinicians worry about IgE-mediated reactions, and chi...
Foetal Origins of Allergy: How Early Nutrition Programs Lifelong Immune Health
In this episode, we unpack The Foetal Origins of Allergy and the idea that the foundations of allergic disease may be laid before birth. Using the lens of early nutritional programming (often discussed within the DOHaD –...
Allergic Reactions to Anisakis in Fish: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Prevention
Ever had a patient (or child) react to fish even when it’s been properly cooked—and the story just doesn’t fit a classic “fish allergy”? This episode dives into Anisakis: the tiny parasitic worm found in marine fish and squid that can tr...
Scombroid (Histamine) Fish Poisoning: Symptoms, Treatment & How to Prevent It
Ever seen someone develop flushing, hives, a pounding headache, or even wheeze soon after eating fish—and everyone assumes it’s a “fish allergy”? In this episode, we unpack Histamine (Scombroid) Fish Poisoning, a common and often mislabe...
Shellfish Allergy in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Testing & Treatment
Shellfish allergy can feel scary—especially when reactions can be sudden and severe. In this episode, we break down shellfish allergy in a clear, practical way: common symptoms (from hives to breathing problems), when to suspect anaphyla...
Does Colostrum Protect Against Peanut Allergy? Birth Cohort Findings Explained
In this episode, we explore a fascinating question in early-life allergy prevention: could colostrum act as a protective factor against peanut allergy? Using evidence from a birth cohort study, we break down what the research actu...
Extraintestinal Manifestations of Coeliac Disease: Symptoms Beyond the Gut (Skin, Anaemia, Bones & Brain)
Coeliac disease isn’t always a “gut problem.” In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we unpack the extraintestinal manifestations of coeliac disease—the symptoms that show up beyond the ...
Coeliac Disease Explained: Symptoms, Testing, and Going Gluten-Free
Coeliac disease can be easy to miss — and the symptoms aren’t always “classic” tummy pain or diarrhoea. In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we break down what coeliac disease is, why ...
Wheat Allergy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Management
Wheat allergy can be confusing — especially when “gluten-free” gets mixed up with coeliac disease, wheat intolerance, or everyday tummy troubles. In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we break do...
Pancake Syndrome Explained: Dust Mite–Contaminated Flour and Severe Food Allergy
🥞 Can pancakes really cause anaphylaxis?In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we explore Pancake Syndrome — a rare but potentially severe allergic reaction caused by dust mite-co...
House Dust Mite Allergy Explained: Symptoms, Triggers, and Practical Solutions
Is house dust mite allergy the hidden cause of year-round sneezing, blocked nose, wheeze, or eczema in children?In this episode of Hope & Histamine: The Paediatric Allergy Podcast, we explore house dust mite allergy<...
Grass Pollen Allergy (Hay Fever): Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatments
Grass pollen allergy, commonly known as hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis, affects millions of children and adults—especially during the spring and summer months. In this episode, we break down what a grass pollen ...
Pollen Food Syndrome (Oral Allergy Syndrome): Symptoms, Triggers & Practical Management
Pollen Food Syndrome (also known as Oral Allergy Syndrome) is one of the most common — yet frequently misunderstood — food-related allergic conditions.In this episode of Hope & Histamine, we unpack why people with hay...
Blueberries for Babies: Introducing Blueberry as a First Complementary Food
Can babies eat blueberries as one of their first solid foods? When should blueberries be introduced during weaning and complementary feeding? Are blueberries safe, nutritious, and allergy-friendly for infants?...
Precautionary Allergen Labelling: What ‘May Contain’ Really Means for Families
Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) — those familiar phrases like “may contain nuts” or “made in a factory that handles milk” — is meant to keep people with food allergies safe. But does it always help? Or can it cre...
Nasal Adrenaline: A Game-Changer for Anaphylaxis Care?
Severe allergic reactions can happen anywhere, anytime — and every second counts. In this episode, we explore the exciting new development of adrenaline nasal spray (Neffy) as a potential needle-free treatment for anaphylaxis. Cou...
Ultra-Processed Foods: How They Impact Your Health & Long-Term Disease Risk
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are now a major part of children’s diets — colourful packaging, cartoon characters, and convenience make them hard to resist. But what are these foods really doing to young bodies and developing brains?
Multiplex Allergy Testing with ImmunoCAP ISAC: What Clinicians Need to Know
Discover how ImmunoCAP ISAC multiplex allergen testing is reshaping the future of allergy diagnosis.In this episode, we break down the science behind ISAC technology, how it identifies over 100 molecular allergen components in a s...