Ep. 35: How to treat environmental allergies (allergies of the eyes and nose)
How to treat allergies of the eyes and nose. We explore the different treatments available to help with environmental allergies.
Ep. 34: What are allergies of the eyes and nose (environmental allergies)
A deep dive episode about allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis, also known as allergies of the eyes and nose respectively.
Ep. 33: All you need to know about face masks
All you need to know about wearing face masks for Covid-19. Including, best practices for handling a face mask and how to clean your face mask. Plus, can you wear a face mask with asthma?
Ep. 32: COVID-19 and Asthma: What you need to know
This episode we discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on asthmatics, schools, and wearing face masks.
Ep. 31: Setting up a 504 plan for food allergies and asthma
This episode outlines how to set up a 504 plan for food allergies, what accommodations you can arrange for food allergies and asthma, what happens if your child's 504 plan is violated, and more!
Ep. 30: Racial and economic disparities in food allergies
Dr. G and Kortney explore disparities in food allergies with Emily Brown, the founder of Food Equality Initiative. Emily shares her story of food allergies and food insecurity, and how this impacts so many Americans.
Ep. 29: Nutrition and food allergies during pregnancy
What do you need to know about food allergies during pregnancy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Chelsey also shares information about proper nutrition during pregnancy for those with and without food allergies.
Ep. 28: How to feel comfortable in your skin with eczema
Alexis shares how to feel comfortable in your skin, how to date, and wear makeup when you have eczema. Dr. G goes into detail about patch testing for contact dermatitis, and how it is an integral part of eczema management.
Ep. 27: How to treat atopic eczema
This episode looks at the treatments and management techniques. From oral steroids to bleach baths, get ready to learn about all the ways you can help maintain healthy skin and avoid flares.
Ep. 26: What is atopic eczema?
A deep dive into atopic eczema. In part one, they go through all the terms associated with atopic eczema, what causes it, the symptoms, and the triggers. In part two, they will be covering treatments and maintenance.
Ep. 25: Travelling with food allergies
How can you safely and confidently travel with food allergies? Allie Bahn joins us to share all her tips on travelling with food allergies.
Ep. 24: Dating & alcohol when you have food allergies
We talk about dating with food allergies, alcohol, college and figuring out how social life in your late teen's early twenties. There is some fun stuff in this episode, and the guests reveal some personal details about first kisses and more!
Ep. 23: The Immune System
This episode explores the function of an immunologist, what they treat patients for and how they go about it. But to fully understand immunology, we first have to know more about the immune system and what can go wrong with it.
Ep. 22: Food Allergy Myth Busting - Part 1
We bust some common food allergy myths such as kids are the only ones impacted by food allergies, how exercise impacts an allergic reaction, and what would happy if you have someone an epipen to the heart?
Ep. 21: Interview with Gina & Jill - Passing the torch to your allergy teen
How do you let go of the reins and start giving your allergy kid more control? We explore the hardship of giving your allergy kid more control and finding their independence.
Ep. 20: Interview with Sharon Wong - Food allergies, cultural identity and holidays!
This episode explores how culture and food are intertwined and how this can impact someone with food allergies. Sharon shares how she was able to communicate her needs with her family so her children could still participate and how you can share time and traditions by doing other activities that do not involve food.
Ep. 19: The questions that arise after a food allergy diagnosis: Part 2 - Lifestyle changes
Dr. G and Kortney are joined by Stefanie Lowe to discuss grocery shopping, navigating labels, how to approach friends and family about your needs, how to find your comfort level and introduce new foods to your child.
Ep. 18: The questions that arise after a food allergy diagnosis: Part 1 - the medical questions
Part 1 of the questions that arise after a food allergy diagnosis covers all of the medical aspects from why does my child have so many food allergies to what is oral allergy syndrome?
Ep. 17: Interview with Lisa Rosenberg - food allergy anxiety
What is food allergy anxiety? Lisa joins us to go over the signs and symptoms of food allergy anxiety and how you can seek help.
Ep. 16: Interview with Elijah's Echo - advocating for allergies and health disparities
Dina and Thomas discuss the health disparities in asthma and allergies, and how bringing education to these groups needs to be done in a way that is respectful and culturally sensitive.