Ep. 55: What is a venom allergy?

Are you afraid of a bee allergic? Do you think you are allergic to wasps? In this venom allergy, we explore the underlying mechanisms behind allergic reactions to venom while addressing crucial topics like anaphylaxis risks, testing complexities, and effective treatment options, and more!

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Ep. 54: Early Introduction of Allergens in Babies

Confused about introducing allergens to your baby? Dr. G explores the changing guidelines and talks to , Meenal Lele and Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan, about the benefits of early allergen introduction. Learn about the studies that influenced the new guidelines, the challenges parents face, and how to introduce allergens safely. Don't miss out on this informative episode!

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Ep. 51: Skincare strategies and lifestyle changes for atopic dermatitis in all skin colors

Practical tips about skincare maintenance and lifestyle changes for atopic dermatitis. From moisturizing to your living environment, clothes, stress management and more!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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