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Jason K Lee, MD, FRCPC, FAAAAI Speaking about allergy and immunology topics

Jason K Lee MD, FRCPC, FAAAAI


    • Sep 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    07E04 Type 2 inflammation Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria CSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 53:31


    I discuss chronic spontaneous urticaria. Urticaria refers to hives. When it goes on for more than 6 weeks it's deemed chronic. Previously thought to be a type 1 inflammatory condition, it turns out it is a type 2 inflammatory condition like atopic dermatitis but with different manifestation but similar immune dysregulation and activating factors.

    S07E03 Chronic Rhino Sinusitis & Type 2 inflammation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 45:37


    In this episode we discuss chronic rhino sinusitis which means chronic (more than 8 weeks) rhino (nose) and sinusitis (sinuses) with or without nasal polyps. What leads to this? What are the current treatments? What can we do about them? What do we know about them?

    S07E02 - Type 2 inflammation Asthma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 38:56


    In this episode we discuss type 2 inflammation and how it is the basis for 60% of asthma. This encompasses allergic asthma, eosinophilic asthma, and a deep dive into triggers of asthma. Broad concepts in inflammation with treatments are discussed.

    S07E01 Type 2 inflammation, atopic dermatitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 53:30


    We discuss atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema in this episode. The science behind this and the treatments both old, contemporary, and newer. The first in a series of discussing type 2 inflammatory conditions.

    S06 E05 Dr Jason K Lee Allergy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 42:35


    S06 E05 final podcast of season 5 discussing questions that people have with allergies including COVID19 vaccinations, immune system changes, and thoughts about psychosocial stress. We also discuss challenges of a siloed approach to medical systems.

    What is type 2 inflammation & how it relates to allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 30:09


    In this S06 Episode 2 we explore the latest basic science of type 2 inflammation and how it relates to allergies and anaphylaxis. What are comorbidities of allergies like atopic dermatitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, urticaria, nasal polyps, and maybe even neuropsychiatric disorders? I try to distill down with Brianne the science for public consumption.

    S06E03 Jason K Lee Allergies Podcast: Common and Uncommon Food allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 34:24


    In this season 6 episode 3 podcast, Brianne and I explore common and uncommon allergies that cause anaphylaxis. We discuss theories and epidemiology on food allergies

    S06e02 Dr Jason K Lee Allergy Podcast "myths about food allergies & anaphylaxis"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 33:39


    Myths about food allergies debunked and discussed here. A frank and open discussion about food allergy myths and anaphylaxis myths.

    S06e01 Dr Jason K Lee Allergy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 31:35


    Season 6 Allergy podcast - this episode and this season we will be focusing on anaphylaxis and allergies with cohost and friend from Tiktok Brianne Bury aka "essentiallyblossomed" Episode 1 focuses on anapyhlaxis diagnosis, epidemiology

    Canadian Doctor in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 17:30


    My interview with Dr. Fong, a classmate of mine who just came back from the Ukraine conflict zone.

    Pod Cast S05e05

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 40:25


    How can Doctors and Pharmacists work together better to optimize patient care? I speak candidly with Kristen Watt RPh @PharmacistMama who is a powerful social media pharmacist who has worked tirelessly during the pandemic but maintained a super helpful and positive approach to professional interactions

    Podcast S05e04 Interview with Dr. Lakiea Wright on Allergy & Immunology diagnostics!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 15:36


    Season 5 episode 4, with guest Dr. Lakiea Wright director of medical affairs at Thermofisher scientific on when and how to use medical diagnostic tests in clinical immunology and allergy. Allergist/Immunologist @Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Medical Director @Thermofisher & allergy education enthusiast @allergyinsider

    Podcast S05e03 My interview with Pauline Ng about allergy shots and anaphylaxis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 21:03


    I interview Pauline Ng CEO at Rêve Pharma Canada about allergen immunotherapy, anaphylaxis and what her company does to reduce the likelihood of experiencing this adverse event to allergy shots

    S05E02 Interview with Erin Malawer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 27:59


    A thought provoking interview with extraordinary food allergy advocate and Emmy award winner Erin Malawer sharing her thoughts! Founder of Allergy Shmallergy, the award-winning blog focused on helping simplify life for families living with food allergies. Building on her experience and the attention from Allergy Shmallergy, Erin began AllergyStrong, a non-profit aimed at helping at-risk families with food allergies. Erin is a freelance writer, a sought-after advisor to various media outlets, and a consultant to schools, families, restaurants and businesses. Erin is a clear and strong advocate for families with food allergies and other dietary restrictions. Erin appeared in the Discovery Channel documentary, "Emerging Epidemic: Food Allergies in America" as well as on CBS Radio, Fox 5 DC news, the podcast "Living Positively with Food Allergies". Her writing can be seen all over, including the magazine Allergy & Asthma Today. She has advised journalists at Politico, Fox 5 DC, WJLA CBS Washington, Healthline, CBS Radio, among others. Erin serves on the Food Allergy Task Force for Children's National Medical Center.

    S05E01 - COVID19 Vaccine reactions and myth busting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 17:11


    Two board certified clinical Immunologists and allergists from North America, USA and Canada, speak on common COVID19 vaccine myths, reactions, and address fears regarding anaphylaxis in an evidence based discussion. Zacharay E Rubin, MD -American Board of Allergy and Immunology American Board of Pediatrics Jason K Lee, MD - FRCPC Clinical Immunology and Allergy, FRCPC Internal Medicine. FAAAAI, FACAAI Both members of: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

    Omalizumab augmented food OIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 17:53


    I interview one of my patients who has undergone Peanut oral immunotherapy augmented by omalizumab (anti-IgE monoclonal antibody). Faster, Safer, Protective against complications, and better all around.

    Podcast S4E02 Omalizumab augmented oral immunotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 11:13


    Here I discuss the merits of omalizumab augmented oral immunotherapy to foods Safe and effective method of inducing tolerance

    Podcast S4E01 Interview with Dr. Jennifer Kwan- The Ontario data master of COVID19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 19:07


    Interview with Dr. Jennifer Kwan- The Ontario data master of COVID19 Dr. Kwan has made it her duty and mission to deliver up to date data on COVID19 in a way that is easy to follow and understand. Hear her thoughts on her motivation to provide this essential service and on what things we should be doing including #masks4all

    COVID 19 & Allergies discussion with an ER & GI MD who have allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 17:52


    A discussion about COVID19 with two physicians who suffer from allergies and how allergy symptoms are difficult to distinguish from COVID19

    Podcast S3e09 COVID 19 What you need to know if you have severe asthma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 9:53


    COVID19, what you need to know about SARS-Cov-2 or COVID-19 if you're an asthmatic. Also general reliable evidence based information about COVID-19

    ACAAI 2019 CFRB AM and CBC Interview on Asthma

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 3:16


    My radio interview from the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology meeting 2019 in Houston Texas. I speak about asthma as a brief radio interview. Aired on CBC and CFRB shortly after the conference.

    Podcast S03e08 - Interview with Dr. Carina Venter on Food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 25:19


    I speak with Associate Professor at University of Colorado on the role of a RD with respect to Food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) along with some fascinating research on the aforementioned topics. Dr. Venter has been speaking at essentially every single conference in my field of allergy and immunology. I discuss and learn what she has to say about food allergies, advice, and EoE.

    Podcast S03e07 - Not all Allergy shots are the same!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 25:24


    Not all allergy shots are the same! Learn about what you need to know if you're considering or are on allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots). Dr. Matt Bell and Dr. Jason K Lee discuss what allergen immunotherapy pitfalls there are and what to look for in selecting allergy shots and / or the specialist giving you allergen immunotherapy.

    Podcast S03e06 - Marijuana Allergies and Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 14:56


    On this episode I speak to Dr. Amiirah Aujnarain a clinical immunologist and allergist who works with me at Toronto Allergists on what we know about marijuana reactions and allergies.

    Podcast S3e05 My interview with Michelle Nel Author of Children's Allergy books!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 16:03


    A look into the life of Michelle Nel and her books. Michelle creates "ALLERGY BOOKS FOR KIDS" and is the author & creator of important books that tries to educate children and their care givers on allergies. We discuss why these books are important and how they are helpful. https://allergybooksforkids.ca/

    Podcast S3e4 - Common Asthma Misconceptions & Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 23:07


    Respirologist + Friend Dr. Neil Maharaj and myself discuss the common asthma misconceptions, frustrations, and challenges of asthma in a free flowing discussion.

    Podcast S3e3 - Immunoglobulin supply crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 20:49


    There is a global shortage of immunoglobulin therapy. This is a blood product that some patients rely on to stay alive. Speak to 2 doctors, myself and Dr. Matt Bell from the USA speak about this and how it affects our ability to treat patients.

    Podcast S3e2 - Interview with the creator of No Nut Traveler Lianne Mandelbaum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 22:22


    I speak with the creator of No Nut Traveler Lianne Mandelbaum about her passionate advocacy work around travel and food allergies. She's curated excellent stories from around the world about the challenges and tribulations that people with food allergies face when they step on to a flight or travel somewhere.

    Podcast S3e1 - The food allergy counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 15:35


    We kick off season 3 with a topic that needs more exposure. As physicians we often do NOT have the tools the deal with the psycho-social aspects of patients and their care givers with a life altering diagnosis of food allergies. We speak to Tamara Hubbard who is on a mission to change that with the food allergy counselor directory!

    Podcast S2e10 pet peeves and misdiagnosis of non evidence based

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 14:24


    The top 5 pet peeves and misdiagnosis of non evidence based allergists and / or the allergist you've seen in the past.

    Podcast S2e9 Systemic steroids should be avoided if at all possible

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 9:03


    Systemic steroids are too often used when they should be last resort treatments. Learn about steroids and their side effects.

    Podcast S2e8 - Emergency Room Anaphylaxis protocols with Dr. Waleed Alqurashi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 12:06


    A modernized anaphylaxis protocol, what your emergency department should be doing. Waleed Alqurashi, MD works as a pediatric emergency room physician at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. No more benadryl. Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis.

    Podcast S2e7 - Food allergy desensitization with Dr. Doug Mack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 34:55


    Special guest Dr. Doug Mack, pioneer and food allergy advocate joins me to speak about aspects of food allergies, food allergy guidelines, anaphylaxis to foods, desensitization methods, and more.

    Podcast S2e6 - Oral food challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 10:08


    Red Alert! What you need to know about oral food challenges.

    Podcast S2e5 - Strep throat, penicillin, hypersensitivity immune complex style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 8:24


    Strep throat, penicillin, hypersensitivity immune complex style.

    Podcast S2e4 Wheat reactions. Sensitivity, allergy, celiac

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 9:11


    Clinical Immunologist and Allergist on what you need to know about wheat.

    Podcast S2e3 True allergy or something else like side effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 9:22


    Side effects or allergies? what you need to know about drug reactions

    Podcast S2e2 Allergen immunotherapy SCIT and SLIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 8:30


    I discuss allergen immunotherapy AKA hyposensitization / allergy shots / disease modification. What you need to know about risks, benefits and alternatives of allergy shots and allergy sublingual tablets.

    Podcast S2e1 Atopic dermatitis or Eczema tips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 8:23


    Learn about some home tips for eczema other wise known as atopic dermatitis.

    Podcast 10 Molds are fun guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 8:22


    What are molds that cause people to have problems? I tackle molds that cause airway symptoms.

    Podcast 9 - GI symptom red flags, when to see a doctor, & lactose intolerance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 15:23


    Know when you really need to see a doctor and what the red flags (dangerous) symptoms are. Lactose tolerance is not common, lactose intolerance is. Why your loose stools are unlikely due to allergies.

    Podcast 8 - bizarre aka rare allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2018 10:03


    I describe allergies to semen, cold, one's own sweat, and a condition that will cause you to react to so many things

    Podcast 7 - that nagging chronic cough!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 8:54


    I speak about the top 5 causes of chronic cough and other causes.

    Podcast 6 Why are allergies increasing ? Some possible reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 15:12


    I explore some of the evidence and theories on why allergies and food allergies are increasing.

    Podcast 5 - Allergy conditions more common in women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 9:57


    Some conditions in allergy are far more common in women than men. I explore some of these.

    Podcast 4 - Not all that itches or rashes is an allergy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 11:46


    That itchy rash you have? what could it be? It may not be an allergy or an allergy to yourself!

    Podcast 3 - Reactions to Alcohol, and no not the good ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 8:30


    I describe various reactions to alcohol one can have.

    Podcast 2 - woof woof meow meow Pet Allergies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 10:23


    Learn about pet allergies from your neighborhood friendly clinical immunologist allergist!

    Friendly Neighborhood Allergist Post cast 1, Home treatments for inhalant allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2018 12:19


    This is my first foray into podcasting! Hope you enjoy. I speak about all the treatments you can do for your inhalant allergies. Non drug/pharmacologic and over the counter remedies you can do. Your friendly neighborhood allergist/immunologist, Jason Lee, MD Board certified Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Internal Medicine Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology

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