Podcasts about Allergist

Listen as Michael S. Blaiss, MD provides case-based perspectives on chronic cough recognition, burden, management, and pathophysiology and describes the evolving treatment landscape for refractory chronic cough.PresenterMichael S. Blaiss, MDClinical Professor of PediatricsDivision of Allergy-ImmunologyMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityAugusta, GeorgiaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/4kweynG

“It doesn't have to start with a huge trial. It starts with a patient and it starts with a problem.” —Dr. Gord SussmanHow do we move from the exam room to the frontlines of discovery? On this episode of The Allergist, Dr. Mariam Hanna talks with Dr. Gord Sussman about how curiosity—not a research grant—launched his decades-long contribution to allergy science. From identifying the early signs of latex allergy to shaping the treatment landscape for urticaria and hereditary angioedema, Dr. Sussman shares what keeps him asking the next question, and how any allergist can get involved.On this episode:Why Dr. Sussman initially thought he'd never pursue research—and what changed his mindHow one nurse's anaphylactic reaction to latex launched a field of studyWhat it was like to design and run early research trials for food allergy challenges and peanut desensitizationWhy recruiting patients for trials has become harder—not easier—over timeWhat makes a good research coordinator and why infrastructure is criticalHow to identify patients who may be open to research, and when not to pushWhy some promising drugs never reach market—and what frustrates Dr. Sussman mostWhat advice he gives to allergists who are research-curious but hesitantYou don't need a lab coat to help change practice. Just curiosity, commitment—and maybe a really good clinical coordinator.Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions

“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 complete symptom control. But for many patients, that goal remains elusive. In this episode of The Allergist, Dr. Mariam Hanna talks with dermatologist and clinical immunologist Dr. Herminio Lima about the updated urticaria guidelines—and how new treatment options are giving clinicians more ways to act, and more hope for getting patients all the way to control.On this episode:What's new in the 2025 guideline—including additional second-line options beyond antihistaminesWhy nearly 40% of patients may need to escalate to biologicsHow remibrutinib compares to omalizumab and what its trials revealedWhat the CUPID studies say about dupilumab, especially in biologic-naive patientsKey safety signals and clinical considerations for the new treatment optionsHow to move toward full disease control—and why suboptimal outcomes are no longer acceptableComplete control is still the destination, but the path to get there is about to get a lot more flexible.Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions

How can you treat a chronic cough when you're not sure what's causing it? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Basil Kahwash, a board-certified allergist and immunologist from Ohio ENT and Allergy, discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating chronic cough. ---SYNPOSISDr. Kahwash explains common causes, such as upper airway cough syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and asthma, and delves into the importance of patient history and physical exams in identifying the root cause. The conversation also covers diagnostic tools, including allergy testing, spirometry, and chest X-rays, as well as treatment options like allergy medication, immunotherapy, and cough suppressants. Dr. Kahwash also touches upon new therapies on the horizon and emphasizes the role of multidisciplinary collaboration with ENTs, pulmonologists, GI specialists, and speech therapists in managing chronic cough.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction03:20 - Defining Chronic Cough06:47 - Patient Evaluation and Key Questions11:10 - Asthma vs. Allergic Rhinitis Cough18:31 - Red Flags in Chronic Cough30:20 - Diagnostic Testing for Chronic Cough34:46 - ENT Collaboration in Allergy36:08 - Skin Testing vs. Blood Testing for Allergies44:30 - Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) & Upper Airway Cough Syndrome50:28 - Allergy Treatment Pathways01:03:05 - Conclusion and Contact Information---RESOURCESDr. Basil Kahwash https://www.ohioentandallergy.com/physicians/basil-kahwash-md/

 "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 episode of The Allergist, Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by otolaryngologist Dr. Yvonne Chan to talk about how biologics, surgery, and multidisciplinary care are working together to reshape care for this stubborn condition. From recognizing key symptoms to navigating the latest therapeutic options, Dr. Chan shares practical insights to help physicians better support patients with nasal polyps.On this episode:How to differentiate nasal polyps from other causes of chronic nasal obstructionWhen imaging should be ordered and what findings are suggestive of polypsThe role of allergy testing and comorbid conditions like asthma and AERDHow biologics have changed the game—and which patients are ideal candidatesWhen surgery is still needed, even in the era of advanced medical therapiesThe importance of long-term follow-up and multidisciplinary collaborationListen now, because when it comes to managing nasal polyps, the right team and the right tools can make all the difference.Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions

“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.'”                                                          – Dr. Scott CameronIs your schedule running you—or are you running your schedule?On this episode of The Allergist, Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist Dr. Scott Cameron to talk about the chaos of clinical practice and how to take back control. With tips that go far beyond time management, Dr. Cameron shares practical strategies for streamlining clinic operations, handling unpredictable days, and investing in smarter workflows—without burning out.On this episode:The hidden culprits of clinic inefficiency—and how intake forms can help fix themHow to triage patients better, with tips for predicting complex visitsHow to schedule around unpredictability—like anaphylaxis challenges—so they don't derail your entire dayThe “project day” concept: why setting aside time for workflow projects can save you hours down the lineCutting down on admin overload with physician-driven templates, better patient communication, and targeted uses of AIHow pairing with trainees can preserve teaching time and clinic flowMaking time-saving tools work for you: from smart goals and macros to QR codes and intake automationsGet practical. Get faster. Get home on time. It's all about working smarter—not harder.Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions

This week we're joined by Dr. A, a pediatric allergist based in Toronto (and also Amanda's son Arlo's allergist

Allergies are one of the most common—and nerve-wracking—concerns for families starting solids. From knowing when to introduce allergens to understanding how often they should be offered, it's no wonder so many parents feel overwhelmed.In this week's episode of Boob to Food The Podcast, we're joined by the brilliant (and relatable) Dr. Chaitanya Bodapati, a dual-trained paediatric allergist/immunologist and general paediatrician. Not only does she bring a wealth of clinical experience, but she also shares her perspective as a mum navigating food allergies firsthand.In this episode we discuss:When and how to start introducing allergensWhy timing matters (but also why you don't need to panic)How often allergens should be offered and in what quantityWhat to do if your baby spits the food out (again!)How to approach allergens when you have dietary restrictions or food avoidance in your familyWhether it's necessary to introduce every single tree nut individuallyWhat to do if your baby is unwell, or if there's a family history of allergyWhat reactions to look out for and when to seek help... and so much more!You can connect with Dr Chai via Instagram or through her website www.childrensallergyclinic.com.au.Today's episode is brought to you by Harris Farm. Harris Farm is a family-owned Aussie business and one of our favourite places to shop - both for everyday staples and those special little extras that make meals feel exciting and extra delicious. They're passionate about supporting local growers, reducing food waste, and making good food more accessible.If you're a fan of vibrant produce, pantry staples without the nasties, and delicious snacks your kids will actually eat (without the additives), Harris Farm is the place to go. We especially love their Imperfect Picks range (hello, sustainable savings!) and their Colour by Nature initiative that removes artificial colours from their products.Visit www.harrisfarm.com.au to find your nearest store.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Description: Co-hosts Ryan Piansky, a graduate student and patient advocate living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic asthma, and Holly Knotowicz, a speech-language pathologist living with EoE who serves on APFED's Health Sciences Advisory Council, interview Dr. John Accarino, an allergist and immunologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General for Children, on the topic of immunology support for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Dr. Accarino shares his experiences as a person living with food allergies, allergic asthma, peanut allergy, and eosinophilic esophagitis. He tells how his experiences help him in his work with patients. Dr. Accarino shares some education on a variety of allergy mechanisms and the treatments that mitigate them. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is designed to support, not replace the relationship that exists between listeners and their healthcare providers. Opinions, information, and recommendations shared in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice. Decisions related to medical care should be made with your healthcare provider. Opinions and views of guests and co-hosts are their own.   Key Takeaways: [:49] Co-host Ryan Piansky introduces the episode, brought to you thanks to the support of Education Partners Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Sanofi, and Regeneron. Ryan introduces co-host Holly Knotowicz.   [1:14] Holly introduces today's topic, immunology support for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and introduces today's guest, Dr. John Accarino, an allergist and immunologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Holly welcomes Dr. Accarino to Real Talk.   [1:49] Holly notes that Dr. Accarino is her allergist and immunologist.   [2:03] Dr. Accarino works at Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General for Children. Allergy and Immunology is a field where he can see pediatrics and adults. Originally trained in pediatrics, now Dr. Accarino sees patients of all ages.   [2:23] Dr. Accarino grew up with allergies. He has experienced food allergies since he was young, along with allergic asthma, and some eczema, which he grew out of. Later in life, he was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. He talks with his patients about his experiences.   [2:47] Dr. Accarino also does research on drug allergies in the context of certain drug interactions that involve eosinophils.    [3:06] When Holly was referred to Dr. Accarino, it was for multiple sclerosis (MS). He told her, “It looks like you have EoE. I have EoE.” It was a huge relief to Holly not to have to explain EoE to her doctor.   [3:41] Some patients start to explain their EoE to Dr. Accarino, and he assures them he understands where they're coming from. Sometimes, he has to be careful not to think everyone has his symptoms, as there is a large spectrum of presentations.   [4:26] Dr. Accarino wasn't diagnosed with EoE until he was in his allergy fellowship, after he suspected it when he had a food impaction at a steakhouse at a graduation party from his pediatric residency. He tried to manage the EoE with lifestyle changes.   [5:39] Dr. Accarino didn't often go to see a doctor during residency, but he realized it was probably a good time to get an endoscopy.   [5:52] Holly shares how she was also diagnosed as a clinical fellow. She was subbing for someone on the GEDP team at Children's Hospital in Colorado. Listening to all the patients, she realized, “This sounds a little bit like me … What is going on?”   [6:23] Even with his medical background, it took Dr. Accarino some time to decide to get the endoscopy and biopsies. You or your doctor have to have a high level of suspicion to realize this isn't just reflux. Food doesn't get stuck in every person's throat.   [7:01] Thinking back, Dr. Accarino remembers an instance as a child when a dry muffin got stuck in his throat. He stayed calm and waited for it to pass. He thought it was normal.   [7:39] He drank a lot of water and chewed his food a lot. Those are markers of potential esophageal inflammation.   [8:20] Different groups have different management strategies for EoE. Dietary management, topical steroids, biologics. A subgroup of people with EoE are responsive to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Finding the best management strategy is a work in progress.   [8:53] With pediatric patients, the parents control the diet, and the children eat what is prepared. He notes that with adult patients, sometimes they let foods slip through.   [9:10] If you want to do a single-food elimination diet with dairy, there's a lot of dairy in the American diet. Dr. Accarino tried eliminating dairy and wheat, but he still had persistent eosinophils with dietary elimination.   [9:24] Dr. Accarino then tried PPIs. To know if you have PPI-responsive EoE, you might do twice-daily omeprazole at a significant dose. Have the endoscopy after a few weeks pass and see if the eosinophils are still present in the biopsy.   [9:59] Dr. Accarino did that recently and still has the eosinophils. He plans to talk to his gastroenterologist about considering dupilumab, but he feels that he can mitigate his subjective day-to-day experience of symptoms with dietary elimination and PPIs.    [10:24] If you still have the presence of eosinophils on biopsy, there's still inflammation happening. In the long term, you still have to worry about fibrosis and narrowing.    [10:34] The last treatment Dr. Accarino tried was as a research participant in a study for dissolvable fluticasone. He received either the medication or a placebo; he doesn't know which.   [11:01] To stay in the study, he had to journal and report his symptoms regularly. He didn't have enough symptoms to stay in the study. They were looking for a baseline to see how it changed with either the placebo or the medication.   [11:20] In research, you have to have a baseline to start, and then you want to see improvement, plus or minus. With EoE, it's difficult. You have the biopsy and eosinophils, but there's a large spectrum of symptoms that people may experience.   [12:40] Holly appreciates Dr. Accarino's unique perspective as a doctor with EoE who has experienced various treatments and diets. He understands the concerns of his patients.   [12:43] Dr. Accarino says even taking a twice-daily PPI or other medication is difficult for a lot of people, and that's the most simple of these therapies.   [13:06] Dr. Accarino wants to validate everyone's experience in terms of how difficult it is to treat this disorder, how it may present in different ways, and how there may be a delay in diagnosis.   [13:16] This isn't IgE-mediated immediate food allergy, where you eat a food and may have swelling within minutes; you may have flushing or hives. That's very clear. With EoE, it's a different mechanism; in many cases, there is a delay.   [14:37] Allergy, in general, is under the purview of clinical immunology. Dr. Accarino is allergic to peanuts and has an  IgE-mediated immediate reaction to them. If he eats a peanut, he has symptoms within minutes. He could have anaphylaxis. As a result, he carries an epinephrine auto-injector.   [15:01] If Dr. Accarino has a skin test, it will be positive for peanut. He has IgE antibodies to peanuts. He also has oral allergy syndrome where the body mistakes certain fruits, vegetables, or nuts with certain tree pollens or grass pollens.   [15:23] Oral allergy syndrome is usually a lower-risk condition where it's a less-stable protein that once cooked might not produce any symptoms. If it's raw when you consume it, you may have oral itching, a bit of throat discomfort, or tongue itching. [15:54] Your stomach acid breaks it down so it doesn't get into your bloodstream and you shouldn't have a systemic reaction.   [16:01] If Dr. Accarino eats a peanut, his stomach acid doesn't break down the high-risk, stable peanut protein, it gets into his bloodstream, and he can have a systemic anaphylactic reaction.   [16:20] Chronic EoE symptoms can present with something like a food impaction, or bad reflux or belly pain, and nausea. The reaction may not be immediate. It may be progressive over days or weeks.   [16:38] FIRE is an interesting condition that takes some time to narrow down. It's an immediate response of the esophagus, but we don't think it's histamine-mediated.   [16:56] We don't know, exactly, the mechanism but it's in people with eosinophilic esophagitis. They feel differently, and there would be different specific food triggers.   [17:11]  It took some time to figure out what was going on. Dr. Accarino felt like he had a lump in his throat, then a lump in his chest, nausea, and belly pain. It felt like a slow progression of EoE symptoms, and it was from specific food triggers, in his case.   [17:30] In some of the FIRE literature, they looked at banana and avocado. For Dr. Accarino, it took a couple of exposures to protein bars and milk protein whey isolate, specific to protein bars he had multiple times, until he figured out that was the trigger.   [17:50] Another protein whey isolate that Dr. Accarino scooped as a powder and made into a shake also led to FIRE.   [17:55] It took that event for Dr. Accarino to figure out it wasn't just a flareup of EoE or reflux but some trigger that caused this response that wasn't anaphylaxis but may be due to the recruitment of eosinophils or some immediate process not well understood.   [18:18] FIRE is going to be very hard to research. How would we figure this out? Would we bring someone in and do an endoscopy immediately and see what happens? There's a lot of descriptive data and case series.   [18:32] Dr. Accarino has had experiences when he knew it wasn't an immediate anaphylactic reaction, oral allergy, or reflux. He asked what else it could be in the context of EoE. When he looked at different case series, that's the presentation he had.   [19:17] Dr. Accarino acknowledges that having personal experience with FIRE, oral allergies, and IgE-mediated allergies, on top of EoE, has influenced his work as a medical professional. He can share anecdotes with patients as he explains the available testing.   [19:39] Dr. Accarino says a lot of immunology and allergy is explaining the diagnostic tools and management strategies we have and what we think is going on.   [19:50] The immune system is infinitely complex, and a lot of the practice is making a digestible analogy, not just in the context of allergic conditions but also everything with the immune system. There are so many cells doing so many different things.   [20:04] Dr. Accarino explains false positives in testing. He has positive scratch tests for peanuts, cashews, and almonds, which shows he has IgE for each of them. He is allergic to peanuts, but he can eat cashews and almonds. Those are false positives.    [20:56] When a scratch test is negative for immediate food allergy, it's a powerful predictive tool. But you may get false positives. How positive is it? There might be room for more discussion.   [21:10] There may be more hesitation for people who do large panels of food testing without any history of reacting to any foods.   [21:31] Some people have EoE triggered by milk or wheat but have negative skin tests. That doesn't mean they aren't triggered by these foods. The skin test is an IgE histamine mast cell mechanism, not for eosinophils, which are other immune cells.   [21:58] We go down these steps of thinking about diagnostic triggers and eventually treatment for those immediate symptoms mentioned for EoE.   [22:09] Dr. Accarino doesn't expect FIRE to be responsive to epinephrine. He doesn't have to stabilize the mast cells. It's a chronic disease that's flaring up. You treat it with a chronic type of treatment.   [24:10] Dr. Accarino says that for a doctor, immunology is rewarding, interesting, and complex, but it's intimidating until you get your foothold and see patients and clinical experiences.   [25:14] A lot of medical students and residents are a little fearful of immunology. They might not think about it too much. Dr. Accarino loves to talk about it and think about it. He can't think of anything more complex in terms of systems within our body.   [25:37] Ryan comments on his experiences with IgE-mediated food allergies, some environmental allergies that he has no idea how they work, and EoE, which he believes he has a good grasp on.   [25:55] Ryan imagines that having a physician with a good understanding of the immune system and also personal experience would be helpful for a patient with multiple allergic conditions.   [26:13] Dr. Accarino sees a large overlap of seasonal or year-round environmental allergies and EoE. There are some studies that show that endoscopies on patients with EoE may change at different times of the year if they have underlying seasonal allergies.   [26:33] Some people who have food allergies also have EoE or other eosinophilic disorders. Some discussions with them may be about blood tests that detect eosinophils in the bloodstream versus biopsies of the esophagus, stomach, or colon.   [27:15] It's thinking about what tests are available, what they tell us, and how to use them to predict the next steps, things like dietary changes or for immediate food allergy, considering challenges versus full avoidance. Each test has its pluses and minuses.   [27:35] People like a clear test, and they like an easy fix, but sometimes there's a lot of nuanced conversation of shared decision-making and trying things in a supervised setting.   [27:57] Holly speaks as a patient of the investigative testing Dr. Acarino is doing with her immune system trying to figure it out along with her MS and EoE.   [28:14] Dr. Accarino says the words immune system, immunity, and inflammation are used a lot in talking about foods. Dr. Accarino uses the framework of the immune system trying to help you.   [28:42] Sometimes, instead of making helpful antibodies to things like vaccines or viruses, that give you protection, the immune system makes antibodies that attack a certain organ or your joints.   [29:02] Dr. Accarino thinks of treatments that suppress the immune system in certain ways. Some treatments cool down the populations of many different immune cells. Oral steroids and prednisone are used for many conditions for autoimmune flares.    [29:29] Oral steroids, in the long term, may lead to weight gain, bone density changes, and diabetes. The big push for many diseases is toward non-steroidal biologics to target specific cells that cause disease.   [29:59] For Crohn's disease, a specific monoclonal antibody is used to target TNF-alpha molecules and blocks that inflammation pathway.   [30:14] For EoE, dupilumab, a specifically designed antibody, blocks a specific receptor in a specific pathway so the immune system doesn't have to be shut down and the patient doesn't have the side effects of steroids. It's a targeted therapy.   [30:32] What you see in commercials for injectable medications are large, designed antibodies that, if you took them in a pill form, your stomach acid would break down and digest. So they are injections and infusions that go directly into the bloodstream.   [31:22] Medications that end in -mab are monoclonal antibodies. They are very large molecules that would not be stable in stomach acid.   [32:09] Dr. Accarino talks of eosinophil normal function and aberrant function. IgE-mediated reactions are usually related to mast cells, a type of immune cell that shouldn't be in the bloodstream.   [32:54] Dr. Accarino can do a CBC with differential to see the number of white blood cells and the number of red blood cells. The differential of white blood cells will include neutrophils, lymphocytes, and eosinophils. It shouldn't show mast cells.   [33:19] If you have mast cells in your bloodstream, that's mastocytosis, a different problem. Mast cells live in your skin, in your gut, and around your blood vessels. They're full of granules like histamine and tryptase.   [33:38] Dr. Accarino explains how mast cells release their contents and how he would treat the resulting swelling or itch with an antihistamine or epinephrine. Epinephrine treats systemic reactions and stabilizes the mast cells.   [34:16] Mast cells have many receptors and may be triggered by many things other than IgE. This is a conversation Dr. Accarino has with patients who have chronic hives unrelated to any foods.   [34:29] Some people get hives from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs. Some get hives from vancomycin. Some get hives when the temperature changes, from tight clothing, or from IV contrast. It's not an IgE-mediated mechanism, but it's still mast cells being degranulated.   [35:45] Dr. Accarino says people see hives and they think allergy. But, like EoE, it doesn't involve histamine. There can be hives that aren't related to allergies. This can be idiopathic urticaria or spontaneous urticaria.   [36:04] Sometimes, when switching from a day shift to a night shift, hormonal changes will trigger hives. Sometimes, the stress of having a family member in the hospital will cause hives. An accumulation of triggers can lead to mast cell degranulation.   [36:38] There are many ways that allergy can have different mechanisms and treatments, with different cells involved. There are different molecules that cause symptoms and manifestations.   [36:50] Navigating that and understanding what might be going on can give people a sense of reassurance. The biggest fear is a life-threatening allergic reaction. People will read about fatal anaphylaxis and wonder if it will happen to them with their condition.   [37:16] Sometimes, thinking of the cells involved and the pathways may give a level of reassurance that this may not be the same thing that they read about.   [37:28] Ryan thanks Dr. Accarino for joining us today.   [37:37] Dr. Accarino says it was nice to reflect on things and to go through different scenarios and experiences he has gone through. It was nice to have the opportunity to share them with Ryan, Holly, and all the listeners.   [37:57] For our listeners who would like to learn more about eosinophilic disorders, including EoE, please visit APFED.org and check out the links in the show notes.   [38:06] If you're looking to find a specialist who treats eosinophilic disorders, we encourage you to use APFED's Specialist Finder at APFED.org/specialist.   [38:15] If you'd like to connect with others impacted by eosinophilic diseases, please join APFED's online community on the Inspire Network at APFED.org/connections.   [38:25] Ryan thanks Dr. Accarino for joining us today for this fun conversation. Holly also thanks APFED's Education Partners Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Sanofi, and Regeneron for supporting this episode.   Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. John Accarino, MD, Allergist and Immunologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General for Children Episode 034: Food-Induced Response and Eosinophilic Esophagitis   APFED on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases Podcast apfed.org/specialist apfed.org/connections   Education Partners: This episode of APFED's podcast is brought to you thanks to the support of Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Sanofi, and Regeneron.   Tweetables:   “Allergy and immunology is a field where I can see pediatrics and adults. I was originally trained in pediatrics, but now I see all ages, from infants up until older adults.” — Dr. John Accarino   “Part of the conversation sometimes is trying not to overly bias myself, where I say, ‘Oh, this is my experience.' … Like many diseases, there's a large spectrum of presentations, … different symptoms that people have.” — Dr. John Accarino   “We don't think [Food-Induced Response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis is] histamine-mediated. We don't know exactly the mechanism, but it's in people with eosinophilic esophagitis. They feel differently, and there would be different specific food triggers. It took some time to figure out that was going on.” — Dr. John Accarino   “When a scratch test is negative for immediate food allergy, it's a very powerful predictive tool. But there are times that you may get false positives. How positive is it? There might be room for more discussion.” — Dr. John Accarino   “There are a lot of ways that allergy can have different mechanisms and different treatments, with different cells involved.” — Dr. John Accarino

Konstrakta - Serbia 2022 (22:33), Charles Busch - Tale of the Allergist's Wife (43:42)     In our Season 2 premiere we're tackling Eurovision and the Avant-Garde! First, we deep dive into the history of avant-garde Eurovision acts and discuss the tension between Eurovision's desire to appeal to the broadest possible audience and its elevation of some of the most aesthetically and politically innovative pop acts of the last half century.     Then, we talk to Eurovision avant-garde darling Konstrakta, who took Turin by storm in 2022 with In Corpore Sano. Konstrakta walks us through her decades long career, where she has explored a modernity shaped by listlessness, spiritual consumerism and consternation about how it is that Megan Markle actually does get her healthy hair.     Finally, we sit down with queer theater pioneer Charles Busch, whose play, Tale of the Allergist's Wife, is the longest running Broadway comedy in the last quarter century. We get his thoughts on Eurovision's most boundary pushing acts, as well as a wild story about an alluring, antique thieving count.     "VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF EUROVISION" CLIPS     Konstrakta, In Corpore Sano (Serbia, 2022) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odFhYxoXiuo      Rodolfo Chikilicuatre, Baila el Chiki-Chiki (Spain, 2008) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfeCIvOxXBo     Guildo Horn, Guildo Hat Euch Lieb (Germany, 1998) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo_DyXn-9Bc     Les Fatals Picards, L'amour à la française (France, 2008) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjo3PIABpVQ     Let 3, Mamma SC (Croatia, 2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZ_4AnCTnA&t=1s     Verka Serduchka, Dancing Lasha Tumbai (Ukraine, 2007) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjHJneVonE&t=1s    

Can you slow down the atopic march and prevent kids from developing more allergic diseases? Type 2 inflammation plays a central role in allergic diseases, which impact children from infancy through adulthood. From eczema and asthma to food allergies and allergic rhinitis, these conditions are all connected through an underlying immune response: Type 2 inflammation. But is there a way to prevent the progression of these diseases? In this episode, Dr. Payel Gupta and Kortney are joined by Dr. Priya Bansal to explore how Type 2 inflammation manifests in children, the concept of the atopic march, and whether treatments like immunotherapy or biologics can alter the course of the diseases. Many parents aren't aware of the atopic march until their child starts developing multiple allergic conditions. Understanding how Type 2 inflammation progresses and when to intervene can be crucial in managing these diseases early. Dr. Bansal shares her expert insights on the best time to seek treatment and how biologics may help some children break the cycle of inflammation. What we cover in our episode about type 2 inflammation in children Understanding Type 2 Inflammation in Children: Understand type 2 inflammation's role in conditions like eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergies. Learn why children with one allergic condition often develop others over time. The Atopic March: Discover why some children with eczema go on to develop asthma and food allergies. Learn why early intervention can make a difference. Immunotherapy and Biologics: Can They Change the Course of Disease? Understand how allergy shots, OIT, SLIT and biologics work, when they are recommended, and whether they can stop or slow down the atopic march in children. When to See an Allergist & Parental Concerns About Treatment: Learn the signs that indicate your child may need an allergist evaluation. Plus, we address common concerns about aggressive treatment options, including steroids and biologics. Managing Type 2 Conditions at Home & School: Practical tips for parents navigating food allergic diseases. Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to Sanofi and Regeneron for sponsoring today's episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.  

We're celebrating 100 episodes and six years of The Itch Podcast!  In this special episode, Dr. Payel Gupta and Kortney reflect on their journey—sharing insights from their experiences as a doctor-patient duo. Dr. G talks about how the podcast has influenced her as a provider, while Kortney shares how it has literally changed her life. We also introduce The Journal Club, a brand-new series in which we unpack the latest journal articles in our famous, easy-to-digest style. What We Cover in This Episode: Why Kortney decided to share her story about allergies, asthma, and eczema. Why Dr. Gupta became an allergist and how her personal journey shaped her career. The impact of patient advocacy—why Dr. G is passionate about empowering patients. The Itch Podcast's partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network and how it's raising awareness and education. Lessons from six years of podcasting—what we've learned from our guests, experts, and YOU, our listeners. Introducing The Journal Club—a new series unpacking medical research in a simple and relatable way.

Send us a textJoin Pulmonologist Dr. Mitchell Rothstein and Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Steve Dorman as they explore the violent activity that can project particles at 100 miles an hour out of your mouth: coughing! The doctors explain the varied approaches doctors take when trying to find the cause of a cough and what happens inside the body to turn a cough from productive to chronic. They explore things that can stimulate a coughing event and review what medications are currently approved for chronic cough. Finally, the two doctors discuss the possibility of new medications being developed currently in clinical trials. Stay tuned and don't miss this episode.Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.Have a question for Dr. Koren? Email him at askDrKoren@MedEvidence.comListen on SpotifyListen on AppleWatch on YouTubeShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInWant to learn more? Checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.comMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

"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 omalizumab set to change the food allergy landscape? And how should clinicians use it in practice? On this episode of The Allergist, Dr. Mariam Hanna sits down with Dr. Brian Vickery, professor of pediatrics and chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Emory University, to break down what allergists need to know about this new FDA-approved biologic for food allergies.What makes omalizumab a milestone treatment? The first FDA-approved biologic for food allergies, covering multiple allergens and all age groups from one year and up.How does it work? A deep dive into its mechanism, from intercepting free IgE to its broader immunological effects.The implications of the OUTMATCH trial: What the numbers really say about efficacy across different foods, including why cashew results looked weaker than peanut but might just be an artifact of study design.Who should consider it? A practical look at patient selection—where omalizumab might be an ideal option and where OIT or other strategies may still be preferable.Where do we go from here? The future of biologics in food allergy treatment, including whether other monoclonals like dupilumab could play a role down the line.Join us as we unpack the data, the clinical applications, and the questions still left unanswered.Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions

"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 Allergist, Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. William Anderson to explore one of the most pressing and evolving questions in asthma care: remission. Together, they unpack the concept of asthma remission, what it truly means for patients and physicians, and how modern therapies are shaping its future.Dr. Anderson helps break down:What remission really means: The key criteria—from absence of symptoms to stable lung function—and the differences between spontaneous remission and remission on treatment.The role of biologics: Are these cutting-edge therapies just controlling asthma, or could they be disease-modifying?Risk factors for persistent asthma: Why early exacerbations, smoking, and other factors can influence the trajectory of the disease.Transitioning from pediatric to adult care: How to ensure adolescents stay on track with self-management during this critical handoff.Future directions in asthma care: The exciting possibilities of AI, early interventions, and electronic medication monitoring to improve outcomes.If you're curious about the potential for asthma remission or looking for actionable ways to refine your approach to care, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Equip yourself with fresh perspectives and practical tools to help your patients stay on the path to better health.Visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyFind an allergist using our helpful toolFind Dr. Hanna on X, previously Twitter, @PedsAllergyDoc or CSACI @CSACI_caThe Allergist is produced for CSACI by PodCraft Productions

pWotD Episode 2799: Linda Lavin Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 357,593 views on Monday, 30 December 2024 our article of the day is Linda Lavin.Linda Lavin (October 15, 1937 – December 29, 2024) was an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she received several awards including three Drama Desk Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Obie Awards, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. She was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2010.After acting as a child, Lavin joined the Compass Players in the late 1950s. She made her television debut in Rhoda and had a recurring role in Barney Miller (1975–1976). She gained notoriety for playing the title role of a waitress at a roadside diner in the CBS sitcom Alice (1976–1985), a role for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. She later starred in NBC's sitcom Sean Saves the World and the CBS sitcom 9JKL and took recurring roles in the legal drama The Good Wife (2014–2015) and the sitcom B Positive (2020–2022). She was set to star in Hulu sitcom Mid-Century Modern at the time of her death with a pilot and ten of thirteen episodes filmed and to premiere in 2025. The production team issued a statement but plans for re-cast have yet to be determined.On stage, she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play playing a strong-willed mother in the Neil Simon play Broadway Bound (1987). She was Tony-nominated for her roles in Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1970), The Diary of Anne Frank (1998), The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (2001), Collected Stories (2010), and The Lyons (2012). She is also known for acting in It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman (1966), On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1967), Gypsy (1990), The Sisters Rosensweig (1993), and Follies (2011). She made her film debut in Damn Yankees! (1967) and later had roles in The Morning After (1974), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), I Want to Go Home (1989), and Being the Ricardos (2021).This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:53 UTC on Tuesday, 31 December 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Linda Lavin on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Joanna.

Off the back of news that Disney influencer Dominique Brown had died after consuming peanuts, a food she's allergic to, we've been curious about peanut allergies. What's its really like to navigate life with a peanut allergy or anaphylaxis? Today we hear about that experience first hand, plus what we should know about the allergy broadly. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Feeling festive? Gift a Mamamia subscription! Head here to give the best stuff for women. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Charlie Begg, Mamamia's Audience Editor Dr Kahn Preece, Allergist and Deputy Chair of the ASCIA Paediatric Practice Committee Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hey Food Allergy Mama, I used to dread the regular blood tests that our Allergist would request at our food allergy follow-ups.  Scared kids, watching my child go through pain, and all the crying and consoling. They seemed to cause so much stress for my kids and it was a struggle every time. I mean it's just something they had to do, but I always wondered if there was a way to make it easier. Honestly, it wasn't until my girls were MUCH older that I realized there are steps you can take to make the process of a blood draw or blood test easier. Even though I can't turn back time and make things easier for my kids, I can help you!  So if you have an allergy blood test in your future, don't miss this episode, I'm cheering for you! Corinna NEXT STEPS: Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.   Join the Get Over The Fear of Trying New Foods Workshop. Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack Grab the 90-Minute Variety Booster. Join the Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop Join the Food Allergy Travel Workshop Grab the Social Event Survival Pack   Get the free resources: Newly Diagnosed Checklist: https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide Read The Blog: How To Calm A Child For An Allergy Blood Test Listen to Related Episodes: 33| Birthday Parties With Allergies: Educating Hosts Without Awkwardness 30| 3 Tips To Make Oral Food Challenges Less Stressful 19| Kindergarten Readiness: A Food Allergy Parent's Essential Guide 13| What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Living With Food Allergies      

In episode 17, Mark-Eugene and David pass the mic to the incredible playwright and friend Nora Brigid Monahan who interviews the legendary Charles Busch! As the Tony Award-nominated writer behind "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" and the long-running hit "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom," and a Sundance Festival award winner, Charles Busch has carved a unique place in the entertainment realm as a playwright, LGBT icon, drag actor, director, and cabaret performer. Charles dives into his journey from losing his mother at a young age to becoming an LGBT trailblazer. He shares hilarious and heartfelt stories about his career, including encounters with stars like Joan Rivers, Angela Lansbury, and Rosie O'Donnell. Afterward, David and Mark-Eugene chat about a slew of upcoming events from Drama After Dark- a cabaret featuring staff of the Drama Book Shop, David's multi hyphenated participation in an upcoming theatre festival, Mark's upcoming production of Goat Blood, and the next big events at the Drama Book Shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Co-hosts Ryan Piansky, a graduate student and patient advocate living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic asthma, and Holly Knotowicz, a speech-language pathologist living with EoE who serves on APFED's Health Sciences Advisory Council, interview Dr. Priya Bansal about an allergist's role in treating EoE.   In this episode, Ryan and Holly discuss with Dr. Priya Bansal her career in internal medicine, pediatrics, allergies, and immunology. She emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and encourages parents to not accept the diagnosis that their child is a picky eater when the child is refusing food. Dr. Bansal talks about the process of reaching a diagnosis and EoE treatment options. Listen to this episode for more information about living with EoE and how an allergist can help.   Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is designed to support, not replace the relationship that exists between listeners and their healthcare providers. Opinions, information, and recommendations shared in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice. Decisions related to medical care should be made with your healthcare provider. Opinions and views of guests and co-hosts are their own.   Key Takeaways: [:51] Ryan Piansky introduces the episode and co-host, Holly Knotowicz. Ryan and Holly will talk about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and how an allergist can help.   [1:25] Holly introduces Dr. Priya Bansal, an internist, pediatrician, and allergist, who is on the faculty of Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and practices at the Asthma and Allergy Wellness Center in Illinois.   [2:06] Dr. Bansal does research and consulting and in a private practice. Throughout her 20-year career, she has enjoyed treating chronic and difficult-to-treat diseases.   [3:06] Now, she enjoys patient advocacy, advocating for EoE, and working with the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology House of Delegates and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.   [3:38] For new listeners, EoE is an allergic and immune disease of the esophagus. With EoE, eosinophils are found in the lining of the esophagus, causing inflammation, and inviting more eosinophils. EoE is a chronic inflammation of the esophagus.   [4:30] A child might have symptoms of food refusal, regurgitation, and abdominal pain. Adults may feel food sticking. The standard for finding eosinophils is endoscopy with six biopsies; two proximal, two mid, and two distal.   [5:24] It is a patchy disease, so the allergist will want to partner with a gastroenterologist who will do the biopsies at the three different levels.   [6:10] Holly tells how she didn't get diagnosed until she was in her mid-twenties. Her doctors thought she was vomiting for attention. They were not familiar with EoE. She was diagnosed as an adult when working at a major hospital.   [7:00] An allergist at a big academic center, working together with a team of doctors from multiple disciplines, may find it easier to diagnose EoE. Many allergists are not working on multi-disciplinary teams.   [7:34] An allergist can look at the resources in the community. Dr. Bansal has several gastroenterology centers that refer patients to her. They partner with Dr. Bansal on the diagnosis and treatment.    [8:02] In other clinics, it may be the gastroenterologist who takes the lead in treatment and refers to the allergist to manage the allergic disease that exists on top of the EoE.    [8:21] As a patient, the diagnosis process depends on where you live. If you have symptoms, don't give up. When Dr. Bansal started, she had to ask pathologists to stain biopsies for eosinophils. Today, staining is done routinely; she doesn't need to ask for it.   [9:07] You are your best advocate. If somebody doesn't believe you, that doesn't mean somebody else won't.   [9:22] Holly is a feeding specialist in Maine. In the three years she has been there, more than 100 people whom she has referred have been diagnosed with EoE.   [10:24] Dr. Bansal says that whether you see an allergist or a GI doctor, depends on which specialty takes the lead on EoE in your community. If you do not have a good rapport with your doctor, make a change. Partner with a doctor who advocates for you.   [11:59] Dr. Bansal advises that when seeing a different doctor, to print out your biopsies to bring. If you are using a biologic therapy, print out the scope that you had right before your biologic therapy, too. That biopsy is your golden ticket if you switch insurance companies.   [13:02] Dr. Bansal uses Care Everywhere, but she wants to see prints of your labs anyway. Not everyone opts into Care Everywhere. She likes the Patient Portal and she is looking forward to someday having a universal portal.   [13:43] Dr. Bansal recommends patients sign up with the Portal for their allergist and GI doctor to facilitate communication.   [15:14] Patients can scan their printed scope reports and share them with their care team, such as by putting them on a keychain USB drive, in a photo album on a phone, or a scanning app on a phone. There are different ways to store the data.   [15:39] Ryan describes how his mother organized his medical history, including all prescriptions, every procedure he has had, and all the doctors he has seen. Ryan was diagnosed at two-and-a-half years old, after visits to six or seven doctors.   [17:30] Dr. Bansal participated in an ACAAI video about the difficulty of diagnosing EoE. The video is linked in the show notes.   [17:41] It is a challenge to diagnose EoE. Some children have milder forms of the disease. When it's familial, some patients think it's normal for the family. Food sticking is not normal for everyone.   [20:08] The patient may live in an area with a lack of access to a knowledgeable specialist. Sometimes the patient just doesn't know who to see. When you make an appointment, call ahead and ask if they treat EoE at that office. Not all allergists do.   [22:18] A podcast episode with Dr. Emily McGowan told of her research study on the prevalence of EoE in urban vs. rural areas. It's not about rural vs urban but about having access to a specialist. Rural patients couldn't find a specialist. [22:44] Ryan notes that you can use the Specialist Finder at APFED.org/specialist to see if there is a specialist in your area. [23:12] With younger patients, Dr. Bansal finds that food refusal is a sign of EoE; that, and abdominal pain. By age 10, patients can say they are having trouble swallowing or that food is getting stuck.   [24:28] Holly finds that pediatricians are often not aware that picky eating and food aversion or food refusal are different situations. Food aversion comes from painful swallowing. Dr. Bansal is trying to create an understanding of EoE among pediatricians.   [26:15] Another sign Dr. Bansal watches for is FIRE (Food-induced Immediate Response of the Esophagus), which is different from PFAS (Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome). FIRE is a narrowing of the esophagus; PFAS is an oral issue.    [27:13] As we get more research and learn more about the disease state and the nuances, the hope is that we could educate pediatricians on how to differentiate a picky eater from a patient with food aversion, using compensation mechanisms to swallow.   [28:15] Ryan compares this episode to a “greatest hits” episode, referring to FIRE and compensation mechanisms in the pediatric patient population. Those are great episodes for our listeners to go back and hear again.   [29:01] When a patient has an EoE diagnosis, Dr. Bansal practices shared decision-making with the patient. She outlines four options for the patient. The first option is eliminating dairy and known food allergens from the diet.   [31:01] With a food-elimination diet, ask your nutritionist what you need to eat more of because of the foods you are eliminating. If you're taking away dairy, you want to make sure you're getting calcium and Vitamin D. If you're taking away wheat, you need zinc.   [31:20] The second option Dr. Bansal talks about with her patients is a high-dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The third option is topical budesonide, swallowed with honey. Budesonide is a 12-week prescription. Flovent can also be swallowed.    [32:46] The fourth option is dupilumab. Insurance companies may require you to fail option 2, the PPI, for eight to 12 weeks before paying for this.   [33:40] Dr. Bansal wants patients to understand that they can change between treatment options but she wants a patient to stay on an option for eight to 12 weeks and get a scope to see how it works before switching to another option. Follow-through is necessary.   [34:42] Listeners can watch the video of Dr. Jonathan Spergel's presentation at EOS Connection 2024 to learn more about eliminating milk for EoE and PPI-responsive EoE patients.   [35:14] Dr. Spergel also touched on nutritional deficiencies from some diet therapies. APFED just recorded a great podcast episode on that, as well.   [35:31] Dr. Sara Bluestein made a presentation at EOS Connection on eosinophilic asthma which included an overview of biologic treatments, not just for EoE but for many eosinophilic disorders.   [36:09] Holly loves Dr. Bansal's team approach with patients, where she acts as the coach, helping guide them toward the decision that will work best for their lives.   [36:20] As a feeding specialist, Holly is excited about the dupilumab option for patients who are on feeding tubes for severe inflammation in the esophagus.   [38:18] Budesonide oral is for 11 and up and dupilumab is for ages one and up. Any doctor who will give a patient the proper care may prescribe these to the patient. For dupilumab, the success rate goes up over time, starting at around 60% to around 80%.   [39:27] You want to get the biologic prescribed and approved for EoE. If it is approved for atopic dermatitis, the dosing is too weak for EoE and it fails at two-week dosing.   [39:56] Biologics need to be continued even when symptoms go away, as the symptoms will return. These two medicines are immunomodulators, not immunosuppressants so they don't increase the risk of other diseases.   [41:50] Patients need biopsies to get therapy.   [42:13] Ryan reminds listeners about the trans-nasal endoscopy podcast episode and the episode on the string test, which don't require sedation.   [43:06] Dr. Bansal notes that in trials, benralizumab failed as a treatment for EoE. It brought down the eosinophil count but it didn't treat the patient's dysphagia symptoms. Some specialists are wondering if there's more to EoE than just the eosinophils.   [44:30] Mepolizumab also reduces eosinophils. It is not known if it is effective against EoE. Tezepelumab is undergoing EoE trials now. It reduces eosinophils in the first two weeks. The data is not out on its effectiveness as an EoE treatment.   [44:51] At EOS Connection 2024, Dr. Bluestein gave a great talk on eosinophilic asthma, including information about biologic treatments. More information is coming out about them and their trials for other eosinophilic diseases.   [45:27] Dr. Bansal talks about how great it is to have new biologic options for people who tried an elimination diet, PPIs, and budesonide without relief from dysphagia. There was a void in the space, which is what dupilumab filled.   [46:27] Allergists think that at least 70% of EoE patients have at least one other atopic disease, such as eczema, allergic rhinitis, polyps, or asthma. In pollen season some patients' EoE gets worse.   [47:11] Dr. Bansal tells patients she doesn't want them dripping and draining into the esophagus. She doesn't want them to add inflammation where there is already inflammation. So she treats their allergies.   [47:44] After a dilation, a patient may feel cured. It's just a stopgap; they'll be back if they don't treat their EoE. Dr. Bansal hopes that allergists treat any allergies as well as the EoE, so the allergies don't have a negative impact on the EoE.   [49:41] There's no harm in getting an evaluation and seeing if there is something you could be doing to minimize the overall disease impact on your body and keep you healthier overall. Inflammation anywhere is never a good thing.   [50:41] Ryan and Holly thank Dr. Bansal for joining the podcast today.   [51:01] Dr. Bansal's last word: “I would advise parents to trust your instincts. If you think that something's wrong, even if somebody's telling you it's not wrong, get to the right people. Some insurances allow you to make an allergist appointment without a referral.”   [52:18] If an allergist tells you there is a problem, know that they have years of experience with allergy patients. Dr. Bansal has hundreds of patients with EoE in the clinic. Create a partnership with an allergist.   [53:12] If you would like to learn more about EoE, please visit APFED.org/EOE. If you're looking to find a specialist like Dr. Bansal, you can use APFED's Specialist Finder at APFED.org/specialist.   [53:29] If you'd like to connect with others impacted by eosinophilic diseases, please join APFED's online community on the Inspire Network at APFED.org/connections.   [53:39] Ryan thanks Dr. Bansal again for joining us on Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases. Dr. Bansal thanks Ryan and Holly. Holly would like to clone Dr. Bansal with all her enthusiasm. Holly also thanks Education Partners, Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Sanofi, and Regeneron for supporting this episode.   Mentioned in This Episode: Priya Bansal M.D.Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Rush University Medical Center Care Everywhere   Video: Diagnosing and treating pediatric EoE, ACAAI Video: Diagnosing and treating adult EoE, ACAAI “One-food versus six-food diet elimination therapy for EoE…”, The Lancet APFED EOS Connection Conference 2024   APFED on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases Podcast apfed.org/specialist apfed.org/connections   Education Partners: This episode of APFED's podcast is brought to you thanks to the support of Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK, Sanofi, and Regeneron.   Tweetables:   “We have other things that we're working with. We're trying to find biomarkers and other tests that are not as invasive but for right now, it's the endoscopy with six biopsies; two proximal, two mid, and two distal.” — Dr. Priya Bansal   “As we get more research and learn more and more about the disease state and the nuances and some of the things that we're seeing, obviously then, the hope is that we could educate people.” — Dr. Priya Bansal   “You've got to have your biopsies. I know everyone hates them, everyone hates the scope, it's uncomfortable, it's annoying. I get it, but you need it to get therapy.” — Dr. Priya Bansal  

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Meg Nohe of Allergy Amulet. Meg has a child with peanut and tree nut allergies and she manages her own intolerances to dairy, gluten and citrus. She has been a team member at Allergy Amulet for almost 8 years, and is a Certified AllerCoach – she used to own a food allergy and intolerance coaching business where she trained commercial kitchens, restaurants, schools, and individuals on food allergy best practices. More about Meg:Meg is the Chief Operating Officer at Amulet. She has nearly two decades of experience positioning and launching consumer products, therapeutics, and medical devices—including multiple first-of-its-kind devices. She also spent several years in clinical sales at Pfizer and Stryker.Meg is the former President of Food Allergy Partners, a food allergy and intolerance consulting practice. She has a daughter with peanut and tree nut allergies, and she herself has intolerances to gluten, dairy, and citrus.Allergy Amulet Links:Video for how to run a testOur site! Link to sign up for our waitlistCheck out our FAQ'sOur IG handle: @allergyamulet Find us on Facebook!Join My Private Facebook Group to connect, support and share: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FoodAllergyPI/Read My Articles on WebMD: https://blogs.webmd.com/food-allergies/lisa-horneThe Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636The Food Allergy Talk Podcast: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Food Allergy P.I. Blog: https://foodallergypi.comX: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

Kristin is joined by Professor Sanjay Swaminathan to talk all things MABs or monoclonal antibodies. Dr Sanjay Swaminathan is a Clinical Immunologist and Allergist, he is a Senior Staff Specialist and Head of the Department of Immunology and Allergy at Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals.

Hey food allergy mama, I know you might be looking for food allergy treatment that will help your child live a normal life of "food freedom".  In this episode, I'm sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of our OIT journey.  I hope it gives you a balanced look at what it's like to do Oral Immunotherapy so you can decide if it's right for your child and family.  Of course, nobody's journey will be the same, and I'm not a doctor so please check with your Allergist for the food allergy treatment plan specific to your child. I'm cheering for you, Corinna   Next Steps: 1. Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.   2. Enroll in the Food Allergy Travel Workshop Enroll in the Get Over The Fear of Trying New Foods Workshop. Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack Grab the 90-Minute Variety Booster. Enroll in the Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop Grab the Birthday Party (and Playdate) Success Pack. Enroll in Calm Epinephrine Workshop. Enroll in Get Others To Take Food Allergies Seriously Workshop   4. Get the free resources: Newly Diagnosed Checklist: https://www.friendlypantry.com/newly-diagnosed-with-food-allergies-guide Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/fa-kids-empowerment-guide   5. Read The Blog: Food Allergy Treatment: Our Tree Nut Desensitization Journey   6. Listen to Related Episodes: Episode #1: From Mistakes to Food Allergy Awareness: Our Journey Episode #2: 7 Food Allergy Myths & Errors I've Made, And What To Do Instead Episode #13: What I Wish I Knew Sooner About Living With Food Allergies Episode #14: To Food Allergy Moms With Love   7. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Nervous Parent's Guide To Oral Food Challenges at Home

David Leopold interviews actor, writer, cabaret performer, and drag legend Charles Busch on his vivid career and his work on the online exhibition Hirschfeld's Drag Show, celebrating 74 years of performers in drag across 15 drawings by Al Hirschfeld. Hirschfeld's Drag Show is available to view now at alhirschfeldfoundation.org/exhibitions Recorded at The Algonquin Hotel in New York. Check out The Hirschfeld Package at The Algonquin Hotel Visit CharlesBusch.com Follow along with the show notes to view the works mentioned in the episode: Charles Busch (Two Drawings) Charles Ludlam, 1983 Jose Ferrer Charley's Aunt, 1940 Charley's Aunt (Other Drawings) Mary Martin as Peter Pan, 1954 Peter Pan (Other Drawings) Some Like It Hot, 1959 Myra Breckinridge, 1969 La Cage Aux Folles, 1983 Charles Busch in Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, 1986 Goodbye Charlie, 1959 Liza Minnelli Barbra Streisand Meghan Robinson in Psycho Beach Party, 1987 Andy Halliday in The Lady in Question, 1989 The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, 2002 Lynne Meadow, 1993 Victor/Victoria, 1995 Julie Andrews Valerie Harper Hairspray, 2002 Visit our website Visit our shop Like us on Facebook Subscribe to our Youtube Channel   Watch Hirschfeld Moments: Ep.4 - Hirschfeld Draws a Star! Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram HirschfeldHomestyle.com The Hirschfeld Package at The Algonquin Hotel

Dr Zachary Rubin joins the Glaucomfleckens to talk about how more people these days have allergies, what the Lone Star Tick is, details the first medication to treat allergies, and how he got into hula hooping along with the origin of his bow ties. — Want to Learn About Dr. Zachary Rubin: Tik Tok / Instagram / YouTube: @rubin_allergy — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken  -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information.  This episode is brought to you by pRxcision. To see a demo, Go to http://www.prxcision.com/kkh. Today's episode is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX). It's like having a virtual Jonathan in your pocket. If you would like to learn more about DAX Copilot check out http://nuance.com/discoverDAX and ask your provider for the DAX Copilot experience. Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allergist and immunologist Dr. Thomas Mertz calls in to give us the update on allergies and reactions this season.

According to the Centers For Disease Control, about one in four Americans report they suffer from seasonal allergies. And if you're one of those unlucky folks, you may feel like your symptoms are getting worse. That's because more pollen is in the air than in past years. Allergist and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Tania Elliot recently joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to discuss this unfortunate trend and why you may be feeling so crummy.  Dr. Elliot shared ways people can manage their symptoms with new treatments and explained why spring allergies are starting much earlier than in prior years. She also addressed some misconceptions about allergies including how certain foods and our diets impact our tolerance to allergens. The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with allergy expert Dr. Tania Elliot and hear even more of her advice on how to deal with allergy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the Centers For Disease Control, about one in four Americans report they suffer from seasonal allergies. And if you're one of those unlucky folks, you may feel like your symptoms are getting worse. That's because more pollen is in the air than in past years. Allergist and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Tania Elliot recently joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to discuss this unfortunate trend and why you may be feeling so crummy.  Dr. Elliot shared ways people can manage their symptoms with new treatments and explained why spring allergies are starting much earlier than in prior years. She also addressed some misconceptions about allergies including how certain foods and our diets impact our tolerance to allergens. The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with allergy expert Dr. Tania Elliot and hear even more of her advice on how to deal with allergy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the Centers For Disease Control, about one in four Americans report they suffer from seasonal allergies. And if you're one of those unlucky folks, you may feel like your symptoms are getting worse. That's because more pollen is in the air than in past years. Allergist and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Tania Elliot recently joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster to discuss this unfortunate trend and why you may be feeling so crummy.  Dr. Elliot shared ways people can manage their symptoms with new treatments and explained why spring allergies are starting much earlier than in prior years. She also addressed some misconceptions about allergies including how certain foods and our diets impact our tolerance to allergens. The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with allergy expert Dr. Tania Elliot and hear even more of her advice on how to deal with allergy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeks-long protests continue on some college campuses, even after many administrations worked to remove encampments set up by anti-Israel protesters. House Republicans have begun a probe investigating federal funding to universities amid the strife. Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joins the Rundown to discuss the passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, the need to investigate the funding of the anti-Israel protests and weighs in on Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson. According to the Centers For Disease Control, about one in four Americans report they suffer from seasonal allergies. And if you're one of those unlucky folks, you may feel like your symptoms are getting worse. That's because there is more pollen in the air than in past years. Allergist and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Tania Elliot joins the Rundown to share ways people can manage their symptoms with new treatments and explain why spring allergies are starting much earlier than prior years. Plus, commentary from former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeks-long protests continue on some college campuses, even after many administrations worked to remove encampments set up by anti-Israel protesters. House Republicans have begun a probe investigating federal funding to universities amid the strife. Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joins the Rundown to discuss the passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, the need to investigate the funding of the anti-Israel protests and weighs in on Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson. According to the Centers For Disease Control, about one in four Americans report they suffer from seasonal allergies. And if you're one of those unlucky folks, you may feel like your symptoms are getting worse. That's because there is more pollen in the air than in past years. Allergist and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Tania Elliot joins the Rundown to share ways people can manage their symptoms with new treatments and explain why spring allergies are starting much earlier than prior years. Plus, commentary from former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeks-long protests continue on some college campuses, even after many administrations worked to remove encampments set up by anti-Israel protesters. House Republicans have begun a probe investigating federal funding to universities amid the strife. Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joins the Rundown to discuss the passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, the need to investigate the funding of the anti-Israel protests and weighs in on Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson. According to the Centers For Disease Control, about one in four Americans report they suffer from seasonal allergies. And if you're one of those unlucky folks, you may feel like your symptoms are getting worse. That's because there is more pollen in the air than in past years. Allergist and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Tania Elliot joins the Rundown to share ways people can manage their symptoms with new treatments and explain why spring allergies are starting much earlier than prior years. Plus, commentary from former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6 : From "No-Nut" Schools to EpiPens 101: Dr. Magdalena Berger, Clinical Allergist & Immunologist Unpacks Allergy Myths and Gives You The Tools to be an Allergy NinjaDISCLAMER >>>>>>    The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions.                                                  >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests.                                                                                  Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (Podkind.co) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University. Welcome back to "Ditch the Labcoat," with me, Dr. Mark Bonta, and today we're diving into the complex world of allergies. Our guest, Dr. Magdalena Berger, brings her expertise on managing allergies in children, clarifies myths about EpiPen usage, and illuminates the murky waters of food allergy protocols. Expect personal tales, life-saving tips on handling anaphylactic shocks, and insights into global allergy trends.Whether you're a concerned parent or just curious about the immune system's quirks, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge. So tune in as we tackle the science and skepticism of allergies head-on. Let's get started.00:00 Family medicine in crisis, need more providers.03:15 Internal medicine involves diagnosing, treating complex illnesses.06:17 Relevant roles in education discussing allergies and immunology.10:55 Concern over lack of access to allergist.14:46 Confirm food allergies through allergist office challenge.17:17 Clear diagnosis of food reactions requires thorough testing.21:40 Oral immunotherapy for food allergies and tolerance.23:04 Early introduction of allergenic foods needs caution.28:05 Hygiene hypothesis: overactive immune system from cleanliness.30:18 Dairy allergy and anaphylaxis: Can it happen?34:38 Maternal diet impact on baby's allergies summarized.37:49 Specific protein in milk can cause allergies.39:50 Deciding to probe or maintain relationships courteously.43:47 School has EpiPens for kids with allergies.45:28 Risk mitigation for allergies during unsupervised activities.51:34 Check expiration date, clear liquid means good.54:36 Podcast covers allergy; impact on parents.57:42 Ensure good working order, anticipate potential situations.59:05 Exciting updates and feedback for digital lab.

Please join us and Dr. Joseph Forester, DO as we discuss his work as an Allergist & Immunologist at Cullman Regional in Cullman, AL. Dr. Forester specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of allergic disorders, asthma, and primary immunodeficiencies for patients of all ages. You can subscribe to the Better Health now podcast wherever you listen, follow us on Youtube @cullmanregionalmedicalcenter for the full length video, or visit the Cullman Regional Facebook page to stay up to date with new episodes as they are released. 

This episode covers:In this episode, we discuss why allergies occur, how to best manage allergies, why a customized nasal spray may be beneficial for your allergies, and so much more.Shuba Iyengar is a practicing Allergist and former academic researcher who is now founder and Chief Medical Officer at Allermi. She is passionate about making allergy care more accessible, affordable, and effective. She and her team have pioneered customized medications for  allergy sufferers; offering relief to thousands of  patients and improving their quality of life. Shuba graduated from UC Berkeley, Shuba completed medical school at Duke University, earning her MPH in tandem at UNC. After a research fellowship at the NIH, Shuba completed her residency at Stanford, then fellowship in allergy-immunology at Boston Childrens/Harvard. Shuba returned to the Bay Area to join Dr. Bocian at a large multi-speciality health system where she helped lead an allergy practice.Links mentioned during this episode:Allermi Website: https://www.allermi.comLyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshareJoin Megan's Newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

Rising temps means allergies are around the corner. But you can get a headstart heading them off. Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, Allergist and Immunologist at Northwell Health shared how on Newsline with Brigitte Quinn.

In today's show, we welcome Colonel Joseph Forester, a retired Air Force veteran and allergist, to discuss allergies and DoDMERB disqualifications. Service Academy and ROTC scholarship candidates must be DoDMERB qualified (or waived) in order to participate in these programs. One of the most common medical issues we see in candidates is an allergy to food. You can read the Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03 (or DoDI6130.03) here: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/613003_vol1.pdf We also discuss the DoDMERB waiver process more in depth in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS3T6kVyLqQ&    

In today's show, we welcome Colonel Joseph Forester, a retired Air Force veteran and allergist, to discuss allergies and DoDMERB disqualifications. Service Academy and ROTC scholarship candidates must be DoDMERB qualified (or waived) in order to participate in these programs. One of the most common medical issues we see in candidates is an allergy to food. You can read the Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03 (or DoDI6130.03) here: https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/613003_vol1.pdf We also discuss the DoDMERB waiver process more in depth in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS3T6kVyLqQ&    

Have you ever wondered why your doctor puts their membership in their bios? Why is it relevant to a patient that your allergist is a member of the ACAAI? This podcast is made possible through Allergy & Asthma Network's partnership with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Dr. G and Kortney had the special privilege of interviewing Dr. Gailen Marshall, the president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI). He explains what the ACAAI, also known as the College, does and why this matters to patients. We learn about the resources provided by the College, which offer patients invaluable support in managing their allergies. From accessing specialized care through the "Find an Allergist" tool to engaging with the ACAAI's educational materials and advocacy opportunities, patients are empowered to take control of their treatment journey. We also dive into Dr. Gailen Marshall's work in psychoneuroimmunology, which sheds light on how both external and internal environments impact allergic reactions. We touch upon Dr. Marshall's Presidential Initiative, CAAPER, which bridges the gap between community and academic allergists, driving innovation in patient treatment. As allergy research continues to advance, Dr. Marshall's leadership underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centred care in navigating the complexities of allergic diseases. What we cover in the episode Dr. Marshall's field of study: Psychoneuroimmunology What does the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) do? How is the ACAAI relevant to patients? How can a patient take advantage of the resources the ACAAI has? How can patients be involved with the ACAAI? Why should you see an allergist? Dr. Marshall's Presidential Initiative - Community and Academic Allergist Partnership in Education and Research (CAAPER) About our guest, Dr. Marshall Gailen D. Marshall, Jr. MD, PhD, FACP, is the president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and holds distinguished roles as Chair of Allergy and Immunology, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Vice Chair for Research, Director of the Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, and Chief of the Laboratory of Behavioral Immunology Research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  With a background in both Immunology and Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and extensive training at institutions like the University of Iowa and the University of Tennessee at Memphis, Dr. Marshall is renowned for his expertise in integrative approaches to managing inflammatory diseases. His research delves into the impact of psychological stress and environmental factors on immune responses, aiming to identify biomarkers for stress susceptibility. With over 200 publications and active engagement as a speaker in regional, national, and international forums, Dr. Marshall also served as Editor-in-chief of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, showcasing his leadership in the field. Additionally, he plays a vital role in professional societies like the Southern Society for Clinical Investigation, where he serves as Secretary-Treasurer and contributes to various committees, highlighting his commitment to advancing clinical research and education.  

In the latest Simply Fit Podcast episode, Elliot interviews Dr. Julie Wendt, a triple board-certified allergist-immunologist and author specializing in allergies and intolerances. The episode covers the distinctions between food intolerances and allergies, offering a masterclass on understanding and managing them. Dr. Wendt delves into the differences between food allergies and other common allergies like dust, fur, and hay fever. Listeners can expect insights on feeding a large family with high-quality foods and tips on navigating environmental toxins. The episode also touches on topics such as allergy treatment, intolerance solutions, probiotic regimens, and the impact of stress and lack of sleep on gut health.

Character actor extraordinaire, Richard Kind, talks about having the authenticity and self confidence to speak his mind and get away with it. He says having a healthy ego and approaching the world with joy give him permission to say just about anything. And how that confidence goes into his landing acting jobs and parenting his children. We also talk about the loss of Matthew Perry and the horror of eating dinner by yourself. Bio: Richard Kind, a Drama Desk Award winner and Tony nominee for the Broadway hit The Big Knife, is an accomplished stage, screen and television actor who continues to redefine the term character actor. Kind starred as Sam Meyers in Red Oaks, and as Arthur in the Coen Brothers, A Serious Man. He appeared in the Best Picture Academy Award-winning Argo. Additional film credits include The Visitor and The Station Agent, among many others, as well as voicing characters in A Bug's Life and Cars. In television, besides his infamous roles on Spin City, Mad About You, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Kind starred in the acclaimed HBO drama series Luck and Gotham. On stage, Kind has starred in the smash hit Broadway musical The Producers, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Candide, and Bounce, among others. Kind started his career in Chicago with the Practical Theatre Company, founded by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brad Hill and Gary Kroeger. Then moved on to Second City and the rest… is history.From Straw Hut Media

When Colleen Tanaka's then 8 year old son Tenzin was not feeling well and had been showing troubling symptoms in the spring of 2022, Colleen took him to his Pediatrician , an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist, an Allergist , and to an Emergency room Doctor with no blood work being taken. Finally, Tenzin went to Stony Brook Hospital in New York, blood work was taken, and he was diagnosed with T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in June of 2022.  Colleen will talk about Tenzin's 17 month treatment which has shown that he is now cancer free, and will talk about her advocacy work that began at a School Board meeting in February of 2023, and has now expanded to  the point that Collen has her own blog and support group which goes under the heading of leukemiamom.com.

This week, Rosie's guest is the award winning playwright, actress and drag legend, Charles Busch.  One of the funniest broadway shows Rosie ever saw was Charles' The Tale of The Allergist's Wife and when deciding to produce Taboo on Broadway, he was THE only writer she wanted! This pursuit and production began their lifelong friendship filled with drama, laughter, and survival. Join us as Rosie and Charles sit down to a long overdue chinwag about his fantastically fun and poignant new memoir, Leading Lady; finally embracing their experiences of Taboo; each of their ignored heart attacks; and the undeniable moments when magical thinking somehow appears at life's darkest and most needed moments. Please send voice memos with your questions, comments or thoughts to OnwardRosie@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode we interview Dr. Kara Wada who speaks about food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances (in addition to her own personal struggles with autoimmune disease). Our discussion includes the best way to diagnose an allergy, what foods to eat to avoid inflammation, and what foods to eat to boost our immune systems. We touch on medical gaslighting and answer your submitted questions when it comes to food allergies. For more information about this topic, check out Dr. Kara's podcast “Becoming Immune Confident”. This week's recipe is Salmon with Miso Glaze.

Jason and Brett talk to acclaimed actor, playwright, and male actress Charles Busch (Leading Lady) about his career, the evolution of drag performers, and iconic stories featuring the likes Liza Minnelli, Carol Channing, and more. Charles Busch is an actor, playwright and drag legend. He is the author and star of many plays, including Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, one of the longest-running plays in Off-Broadway history. His play The Tale of the Allergist's Wife played 777 performances on Broadway and received a Tony nomination for Best Play. Busch wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival. He has been honored with a special Drama Desk Award for career achievement as both performer and playwright and he also received the Flora Roberts Award for Sustained Achievement in the theater by the Dramatist's Guild.**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

On this episode of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo's 5 Minutes with a Food Allergist, Dr. Alice Hoyt answers a dad's question about how long kiddos are on OIT.What's your food allergy question? Join our FREE newsletter to ask YOUR questions!Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents!Engage with us on Instagram!Are you in need of an allergist in your area? AAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderWould like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute! Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.The Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy is the Official Allergy Practice of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical adv...

A lot of people think they have allergy to medications when they don't. In this episode, I welcome Allergist and Immunologist Farah Khan to chat about drug allergies and share some misconceptions. We discuss:What a true drug allergy looks likeWhy not all rashes while on antibiotics are a drug allergyAre true drug allergies hereditary?What to do if you truly feel your child has a drug allergyConnect with Farah Khan on Instagram @farah.khan.md