AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of Allergy

In this episode, attendees of the recent AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress in San Diego share their highlights from the meeting with us including talks you shouldn't miss. Recordings of talks from the Joint Congress are now available online. Find out more about the 2025 AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress and access the recordings.

The NIH provides the majority of funding for scientific research in all areas of medicine and the proposed budget cuts will drastically effect research now and in the future. President-Elect Carla M. Davis, MD, FAAAAI, discusses a new task force established by the AAAAI Board of Directors that will work to bring more attention to this issue and encourage all of us in allergy/immunology to take action.Visit the website for the toolkit. 

Genetic testing in our patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity is becoming more common and this episode will help listeners better understand how to incorporate this into their practice. Sarah Hendrickson, MD, PhD, walks us through who should consider testing, considerations in ordering the testing, the types of testing available and how to think through the results.Helpful LinksClinVar - https://www.clinicalgenome.org/This is a website by the NIH where you can type in any gene and it will list the variants that have been identified and refer you to the papers where they have been published.Franklin Genoox - https://franklin.genoox.com/clinical-db/homeThis is a website where you can look at the gene or protein of interest and look at how the variant might change the protein structure and function and what has been published.  GnomAD - https://gnomad.broadinstitute.org/This is another site where you can look at a gene of interest and how the variant might affect protein structure and function.  It is run by the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA.MARRVEL - https://marrvel.org/This is a website that searches multiple databases for a gene or variant and helps to determine the likelihood that a variant might cause disease.

Join us for a discussion on food challenges and early introduction of foods with Kim Mudd, BSN, MSN, who helps walk us through the nuts and bolts of these processes for clinicians and patients alike. Learn some tips and tricks to help make the process as smooth as possible.

Listen to learn about dissemination and implementation sciences from our guest Stan Szefler, MD, FAAAAI. Dr. Szefler discusses his work on school-based asthma management programs and key elements in building successful collaborations with the community.Find out more about SA3MPROTMApplying the dissemination and implementation sciences to allergy and immunology: A Work Group Report from the AAAAI Quality, Adherence, and Outcomes Committee

Join Tanya Laidlaw, MD, FAAAAI, for a detailed and insightful conversation about the pathophysiology of AERD as well as the diagnosis and current management strategies.  

Julie Wang, MD, FAAAAI, discusses her role as the Chair of the Annual Meeting Program Committee for the AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress being held February 28 – March 3 in San Diego, CA, USA. She also shares what we have to look forward to at the upcoming meeting. #AAAAI25Visit the AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress website.

Listen in as Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, engages in timely discussion on the impact of air pollution and wildfire smoke on allergic disease, including who is most at risk and ways to mitigate exposures. Dr. Nadeau is a plenary speaker at the upcoming AAAAI / WAO joint congress which is focused on Climate Change and Allergic Disease.

Caroline Sokol, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, discusses her work looking at how sensory neurons talk to the immune system and are key in initiating the allergic response. She also discusses why the allergic responses likely evolved to respond to toxins rather than worms and parasites. We also discuss the upcoming Discovery program at the AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress and advice for the next generation of scientists.

David Stukus, MD, FAAAAI, reflects upon his last six years as host and introduces Rebecca Saff, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, as our new voice. This fun and engaging episode marks a transition for our podcast's exciting future!

From now until January 6, 2025, AAAAI Fellows (those who have achieved the FAAAAI credential) and full members will select the next Board of Directors, including the next Secretary-Treasurer who will eventually ascend to become AAAAI President. Secretary-Treasurer candidates Stuart L. Abramson, MD, PhD, AE-C, FAAAAI and Leonard B. Bacharier, MD, FAAAAI, offer their perspective on a series of questions pertaining to their candidacy during this must-listen episode.

Dr. Timothy Buckey, MD, MBE, discusses how medical ethics impact every patient encounter and offers practical advice on how to implement into clinical practice. (November 13, 2024)

Karla Adams, MD, FAAAAI, breaks down why and how to distinguish allergic reactions from non-immunologic adverse reactions to vaccines. Listen now to learn more and also discover the brand new AAAAI educational course.Visit the Adverse Reactions to Vaccines course.

Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, FHIMSS, FAAAAI, discusses the new AAAAI online anaphylaxis module designed for patients and the general public. Listen now to learn all about this free tool!

Anaphylaxis specialist Jay Lieberman, MD, FAAAAI, tells us everything we need to know about the first FDA approved epinephrine nasal spray to treat type 1 allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. 

Marcella Aquino, MD, FAAAAI, provides an outstanding overview of this common skin condition and also discusses the new AAAAI educational course now available.

Nicholas L. Rider, DO, FAAAAI, offers tremendous insight into the risks, benefits and great potential for how artificial intelligence can impact healthcare.

Gerald Volcheck, MD, FAAAAI, discusses important concepts surrounding anaphylaxis in the operating room as well as the new AAAAI online course that is available now.

Kristin Sokol, MD, MS, MPH, FAAAAI, discusses the importance of quality improvement in providing optimal care. Listen now to learn more about AAAAI related initiatives and support tools.

Katherine Anagnostou, MD, MSc, PhD, FAAAAI, discusses the evolution and current approaches towards food allergy diagnosis and management. Listen to learn which food allergy advice is now outdated, incorrect and harmful.

Allison Burbank, MD, offers a detailed and extremely insightful conversation surrounding the latest approaches towards asthma management and goals of therapy. 

Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAAAI, offers a sneak peek at the exciting 2024 AAAAI Practice Management Workshop taking place July 12-14 in Denver, CO. You won't want to miss this one!

AAAAI President Paul V. Williams, MD, FAAAAI, discusses how his three Presidential initiatives are designed to help patients and allergists. Listen now to learn more!

Psychologist Linda Herbert, PhD, discusses the powerful impact that headlines and scary stories can have on people with food allergies and other allergic conditions. 

Robert Wood, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the exciting new FDA approval for using Omalizumab to treat food allergies. This is a must listen for allergists and patients as Dr. Wood offers insight and information related to the research findings and best practices for using this new treatment.

Joshua Boyce, MD, FAAAAI, discusses an exciting addition to the AAAAI Annual Meeting. Listen now to learn more about what the entire meeting has in store.

Derek Chu, MD, PhD, discusses the newly published atopic dermatitis practice parameters, including treatment recommendations and best practices for management. This conversation is filled with useful information, context and perspective to complement the parameters.

David Golden, MD, FAAAAI, returns to discuss important highlights and offer perspective from the new anaphylaxis practice parameters. With several new and potentially controversial recommendations, this is a must listen episode.

Thanai Pongdee, MD, FAAAAI, discusses why this long-standing and commonly used medication is being discontinued and offers valuable advice on options for those with asthma or eosinophilic esophagitis to consider.

Kara Wada, MD, offers bountiful tips to help anyone with allergies or asthma navigate triggers throughout the holiday season. This includes great advice for healthcare professionals to offer patients as well! 

From now until January 5, 2024, AAAAI Fellows (those who have achieved the FAAAAI credential) and full members will select the next Board of Directors, including the next Secretary-Treasurer who will eventually ascend to become AAAAI President. Secretary-Treasurer candidates Mariana C. Castells, MD, PhD, FAAAAI and Carla M. Davis, MD, FAAAAI, offer their perspective on a series of questions pertaining to their candidacy during this must-listen episode. 

Food allergy expert Jacob Kattan, MD, FAAAAI, offers an in depth explanation and discussion of a very nuanced topic often filled with outdated information. This episode CONTAINS valuable information for anyone with food allergies!

Dilawar Khokhar, MD, offers comprehensive information on how to diagnose and manage this unique condition.

Amal Assa'ad, MD, FAAAAI, tells us what we can look forward to during this comprehensive conference covering many different aspects of food allergy diagnosis and management.

International best-selling author, researcher and myth buster Timothy Caulfield joins us for our 100th episode to discuss the influence of celebrities, social media and disinformation campaigns…and how we can all fight back. 

AAAAI President Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, FAAAAI, talks us through the recently published AAAAI, ACAAI, and ATS consensus work group definition of clinical remission in asthma on treatment.

Drug allergy expert Allison Ramsey, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the importance of proactively delabeling patients with reported penicillin allergy. This is a must listen for all healthcare professionals…and relevant to at least 10% of the general population. 

Infectious diseases expert Lawrence Frenkel, MD, discussed the exciting new RSV vaccines for elderly and pregnant adults and monoclonal antibodies for infants. Just in time for RSV season.

Andrea Pappalardo, MD, FAAAAI, provides a wealth of information regarding toolkits and steps for schools to obtain reliever inhalers to help students with asthma. 

Wanda Phipatanakul, MD, MS, FAAAAI, lends her expertise to discuss the many ways in which indoor and outdoor air quality impacts us all. From wildfires to gas stoves, this topic has been in the media for quite some time. This discussion covers this and so much more.

One of the world's leading venom allergy experts, David Golden, MD, FAAAAI, offers a primer on everything you need to know for diagnosing and managing insect sting hypersensitivity.

Anne Marie Singh, MD, takes a deep dive into the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the development of allergic conditions. There may not be an easy answer to these questions, but Dr. Singh offers tremendous insight throughout this discussion. 

Alice Hoyt, MD, FAAAAI, provides great information surrounding stock epinephrine laws for schools, including a call to arms for more prescribers to get involved.

Mohamed Yassin, MD, FAAAAI, delves into many of the important details surrounding the significant changes that go into effect on November 1, 2023. This is a must listen for every allergist and practice.

AAAAI President-Elect Paul V. Williams, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the end of the U.S. national emergency declarations and new transitions within the AAAAI COVID-19 Response Task Force. 

Anil Nanda, MD, FAAAAI, joins the podcast to discuss asthma diagnosis, management, advocacy and much, much more. Listen now to learn why the entire month of May is dedicated to helping millions of people with asthma. (May 1, 2023)

Current AAAAI President Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, FAAAAI, discusses his career path towards patient care, research, mentorship and volunteering and how it influenced his presidential initiatives for this year.

Sharmilee Nyenhuis, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the AAAAI Sports, Exercise, and Fitness Committee's Work Group report on Recommendations for Physical Activity in Asthma. This is a great listen not only for healthcare professionals but for anyone who has asthma as well.

Basil Kahwash, MD, provides background, perspective and reassurance surrounding the recent shortage of liquid albuterol. This is a must listen for anyone who prescribes or relies on albuterol for treatment.

Editor-in-Chief Michael Schatz, MD, MS, FAAAAI, discusses the evolution of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice over the past decade and offers thoughts on what the next 10 years may hold. This conversation offers way more than just a walk down memory lane.

Renowned food allergy expert Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the new sesame allergy labeling law and how this impacts management of sesame allergy. Listen to hear nuanced perspective surrounding risk, avoidance, and practical approaches towards avoidance of food allergens in packaged products.