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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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?

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Ep. 14: Interview with Shahla: how cooking has empowered her family with their allergy diagnosis

Finding empowerment through cooking. Many food allergy moms have turned a food allergy diagnosis into a new cooking passion, helping them make the transition from diagnosis to life much more manageable and empowering.

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Ep. 13: Asthma Part 4 - Inhalers, Nebulizers & Montelukast

What you need to know about controller medications for asthma from how to properly use inhalers to the multiple side effects and how you and your doctor chose the right asthma medication for you.

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