Ep. 50: Diagnosing Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color
How doctors diagnose atopic dermatitis in skin of colour. We cover the tests that are used to diagnose eczema as well as discuss the other skin conditions that are ruled out during diagnosis.
Ep. 49: Understanding Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color
This is the first episode of our 5 part series in collaboration with the Allergy & Asthma Network about atopic dermatitis in skin of colour.
Ep. 48: Yoga for Asthma
We are releasing the ‘Yoga breathing exercises for asthma’ panel discussion that Dr. G and Kortney had in the late fall of 2021. This episode covers the benefits of yoga for asthma.
Ep. 47: The impacts of climate change and health
Dr. Neelu Tummala joins us to discuss how we are seeing the direct effects of climate change on human health. She also shares ways that both patients and doctors can take action to help combat climate change.
Ep. 46: The connection between allergy, headache and migraine
How are headaches related to allergies? We explore all things headaches and migraines and lay out the connection between headaches and allergies.
Ep. 45: The importance of sleep and allergies
What is the importance of sleep for allergies, asthma and eczema? Sleep is the center of health, so naturally, it would have an impact on asthma and environmental allergies. We unpack what good sleep looks like, how to figure out if you are getting enough sleep, and of course how sleep impacts allergies and vice versa.
Ep. 44 What is Oral Immunotherapy
What is Oral Immunotherapy, OIT? We discuss what OIT is and how it is performed, plus the pros and cons of choosing this therapy for food allergies.
Bonus! Can you be allergic to semen?
Why you be allergic to semen? We dig into human seminal plasma allergy (Hypersensitivity) - what is it and how common is it.
Ep. 43: Food Allergy Myth Busting Part 2
Busting some common food allergy myths, from questions about the likelihood of developing an allergy to the dangers of removing foods out of your diet without doctor supervision.
Ep. 42: What are cross-reactive allergens?
Cross-reactivity in allergens: oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen food allergy syndrome. This episode explores whether you could be allergic to a food that is cross-reactive to one of your allergens. Plus, what tests are available to determine whether it is a true allergen or something like OAS, and more!
Ep. 41: Climate change’s impact on asthma and allergies
We discuss air quality and climate change’s impact on asthma and allergies. The factors that can impact air quality and how this impacts our health, focusing mainly on asthma and seasonal allergies.
Ep. 40: Food allergies in the media - the good and the bad
What impact does the media have on how people with food allergies are portrayed and treated? They briefly talk about the medical side of anaphylaxis before diving head first into breaking down some famous food allergy scenes.
Ep. 39: Urticaria - what causes hives?
Urticaria, also known as hives can be triggered by many things. Knowing what triggers urticaria can help manage hives and lessen their impact on the quality of life. Hives may feel mysterious, but they don’t have to be.
Ep. 38: COVID-19 Vaccine Allergies & Testing Follow-up
A follow-up on allergic reactions to the Covid-19 vaccines. Exploring the current theories on what may be causing these allergic reactions, and who should get an allergy test before having the vaccine.
Bonus! Using inclusive language for food allergies
Can inclusive language for food allergies make you feel left out? Does getting an allergy-safe version of a classic food makes you feel included or different?
Ep. 37: Understanding Covid-19 Vaccines and Allergies
We discuss the two available Covid-19 vaccines currently available. Dr Parikh and Dr G discuss the nitty-gritty of the two mRNA vaccines and the allergic reactions associated with them.
Ep. 36: Intuitive Eating for Food Allergies
We discuss how intuitive eating, diet culture, and food anxiety impacts those managing food allergies. How can you apply intuitive eating when you have food allergies?
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?