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Eczema BreakthroughsEczema BreakthroughsWas it something I did? Does the eczema trajectory begin even before a baby is born?Have you ever wondered if there is anything you can do during pregnancy to lower the chance of your baby developing eczema? Join our discussion with Dr. Suzanne Barshow from Stanford University who is overseeing the SUNBEAM study which investigates which factors lead to the development of allergic diseases, and Kortney Kwong Hing, co-host of The Itch Podcast and eczema sufferer who would like to avoid passing on her allergies to her future children. (If you like our podcast consider supporting it with a tax deductible donation.)2023-03-2719 minFree-From PodcastFree-From PodcastWork 'n ProgressOver the past 20 years, we have made significant strides to help improve the quality of life of food allergic individuals in schools, the workplace, and abroad. Let’s hear some personal stories from over that time period and how drastically those spaces have changed, for the better.Guests:Kortney Kwong Hing, ZestfullImani Magare2022-08-0815 minFree-From PodcastFree-From PodcastA Decade Review of Life with Food AllergiesA work in progress...Over the past couple of decades, we have made significant strides to help improve the quality of life of food allergic individuals in schools, the workplace, and abroad. Let’s hear some personal stories from over that time period and how drastically those spaces have changed, for the better.Guests:Kortney Kwong Hing, ZestfullImani MagareContact Free-From Podcast Email us at free-from@foodequalityinitiative.org2022-08-0815 minFree-From PodcastFree-From PodcastSecret Side Effects of Food AllergiesFood allergies impact more than just your physical body. Let's talk about the underlying pervasiveness of allergies for young adults.Guest: Kortney Kwong Hing, co-founder of Zestfull2022-05-1615 minFree-From PodcastFree-From PodcastSecret Side Effects of Food AllergiesFood allergies impact more than just your physical body. Let's talk about the underlying pervasiveness of allergies for young adults.Guest: Kortney Kwong Hing, co-founder of ZestfullContact Free-From Podcast Email us at free-from@foodequalityinitiative.org2022-05-1615 minAcross the Dietary UniverseAcross the Dietary UniverseFood Allergy Expert on Growing Up with Allergies | Allergy Girl Eats | Ep. 9 Across the Dietary UniverseKortney Kwong Hing is the co-founder of Zestfull,  an online community that celebrates life with food allergies. Kortney is a co-creator of the online community Allergy Travels and co-host of The Itch Podcast. Kortney has known food allergies since she was 4 months old, and now shares her expertise on handling multiple food allergies, asthma, eczema and oral allergy syndrome on her page Allergy Girl Eats. In this episode, Kortney shares her beliefs and tips on how you can have a full life with food allergies, and enjoy food and travel in your own way! Check out Zestfull: ht...2021-09-2551 minShandeeLandShandeeLandLending Her Voice to the Food Allergy Community with Kortney Kwong HingKortney Kwong Hing was diagnosed with a peanut allergy as a young child and had multiple food allergies develop as an adult.  She also suffers from oral allergy syndrome, asthma, and eczema.  Kortney became involved in the allergy community by beginning the blog, Allergy Girl Eats.  After writing for many years, she felt that her personal story had been told and she searched for life balance. She wanted to continue to advocate for and support the food allergy community.  She does this by writing for a travel-review website AllergyTravels.com, a place to share your adventures and ask for advi...2021-08-0134 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesExploring Food Allergy FamiliesSocial & Life Tips for Allergic Teens and Young Adults; Guest: Kortney Kwong Hing [Ep. 19]Navigating the teen and young adult years is hard enough, but managing a food allergy can make it feel even more difficult. This episode offers guidance and tips to help allergic teens, young adults and parents navigate these years. My guest Kortney Kwong Hing and I discuss the following topics: Various common social & life scenarios, tips for speaking up about safety when shy, tips on how to fit in with friends safely, how/when to talk about your allergy when dating, talking to (and showing) parents you can be trusted, and taking ownership of...2021-07-3140 minLess Panic. More Peace.Less Panic. More Peace.Traveling with Food Allergies Ft. Kortney Kwong HingStraight from Berlin, Germany - Kortney Kwong Hing only knows life with food allergies. She has lived all around the world from Toronto, to Chicago, to London, and became an expert on traveling with food allergies.  Kortney shares allergic reaction story mistakes where she did not use the Epi Pen right away, the difference between a panic attack vs allergic reaction, coming across clearly to a waiter/waitress, advice when traveling alone, interesting airplane tips, the struggle with self-confidence, and special segments: Fast Five Questions (34:20) and Words of Wisdom (43:55).  If you are someone who wants to...2021-02-0647 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#38: COVID-19 Vaccine Allergies & Testing: everything you need to knowDr. Lacey Robinson joins Kortney and Dr. G to discuss where we are at with understanding allergic reactions to the two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna).  Dr. Robinson outlines the current theories on what may be causing these allergic reactions, who should get an allergy test before having the vaccine, and what the other symptoms that could appear like an allergic reaction to the vaccine are.  Important note about this episode, as things are changing rapidly in what we know about the COVID-19 vaccines:This episode was recorded on January 21, 2021, released January 26, 2021Discussions...2021-01-2632 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyUsing inclusive language for food allergiesA mini popup episode for you!MILK versus MYLK, what's the deal?Amanda from the blog Everyday Allergen-Free joined Kortney to explore what spelling milk with an 'I' versus milk with a 'Y' means and how it can impact someone’s experience with that food. This lead to a discussion about feeling left out when you have food allergies and whether getting an allergy-safe version of a classic food makes you feel included or different. What we cover:Inclusive language for those with food allergies....2021-01-2119 minThe Allergy MomThe Allergy MomZestfull's Kortney Kwong HingWelcome to Episode 14 of the Allergy mom podcast, an interview with online food allergy magazine – Zestfull‘s cofounder Kortney Kwong Hing.About Kortney:Kortney has only known life with food allergies. She manages multiple food allergies, asthma, eczema and OAS. Kortney is the co-founder of Zestfull, an online magazine that celebrates life with food allergies. She is also the co-host of The Itch Podcast. She wants to spread joy in a community that can easily see the hard side of life with atopic disease and believes that you can have a full...2020-12-2942 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#37: Understanding Covid-19 Vaccines and AllergiesDr Purvi Parikh joins us to talk about the two available Covid-19 vaccines currently available. Dr Parikh and Dr G discuss the nitty-gritty of the two mRNA vaccines, the allergic reactions associated with them and more.What we cover in this episodeUnderstanding herd immunity. What are mRNA vaccines, how do they work and when did they first get developed. Can people with food allergies get the Covid-19 Vaccine? Could you be allergic to the protein that the mRNA is producing?The side effects...2020-12-2335 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#36: Intuitive Eating For Food AllergiesRegistered dietician Alida Iacobellis joins Dr. G and Kortney to discuss how intuitive eating, diet culture, and food anxiety impacts those managing food allergies. Alida uses intuitive eating as a tool to help her clients find food freedom and believes it can also work to help people with food allergies gain a positive relationship with food. Alida is registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and holds membership with Dietitians of Canada. She also manages multiple food allergies, so she knows first hand how it feels to experience types of food fear surrounding allergens and...2020-12-1040 minThe Allergy MomThe Allergy MomHeather Brooker of Motherhood in HollywoodWelcome to Episode 13 of the Allergy mom podcast, an interview with Heather Brooker: Actress, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and host of the popular podcast, Motherhood in Hollywood.About Heather:Heather Brooker has appeared in over 40 films and TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Office,” “Fresh Off The Boat,” “The Mindy Project” and more. Heather is also in the groundbreaking role of digital entertainment reporter for KNBC in Los Angeles, where she regularly interviews celebrities and influencers in Hollywood. On her podcast, Motherhood in Hollywood, Heather discusses her two passions — parenting and showbu...2020-11-2626 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#35: How to treat environmental allergies (allergies of the eyes and nose)Dr G and Kortney take another deep dive, this time exploring how to treat environmental allergies (allergies of the eyes and nose). A quick recap - when we talk about allergies of the eyes and nose, we are talking about allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. These are two forms of allergic responses that can be caused by things such as environmental allergens like pollen and grass, dust mites, and animal dander.What we cover in this episodeTreatments for allergies of the eyes and nose: avoidance, natural methods, drug therapy and immunotherapy.Types of...2020-11-1928 minThe Allergy MomThe Allergy MomMay-Contain with Daniel KellyWelcome to Episode 12 of the Allergy mom podcast, an interview with Daniel Kelly of May-Contain. I came across Daniel’s instagram and loved the images he shared from his May Contain Allergy Magazine – a project that he designed that took the epi-pen out of the medical context to make it more relatable and engaging for young people.About Daniel & May-Contain:Daniel Kelly is the founder of May Contain; an Allergy Blog and Podcast breaking the stigma of allergies. He is also the host of an allergy podcast on i...2020-11-1649 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#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.  These are the two most common types of allergies affecting individuals. In the first part of our deep dive, Dr G goes into detail about the symptoms of the allergies of the eyes and nose, some things that may pose as them, and more. Part two will cover how to treat allergies of the eyes and nose. What we cover in this episodeWhat are allergic conjunctivitis (eyes) and allergic rhinitis (nose)?2020-10-2236 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#33: All you need to know about face masksA bonus 'mini' episode all about wearing a mask to help prevent catching and spreading COVID-19.This is an excerpt focusing on face masks from episode #32 about COVID-19 and asthma with Melanie Carver of Allergy Asthma Foundation of America. What we cover in this episode:Best practices for handling a face maskWhat to look for when buying or making a face maskHow to clean your face maskCan you wear a face mask with asthma Get on the email list at zestfull.substack...2020-09-1709 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#32 - COVID-19 and Asthma: What you need to knowSeptember is known as September Asthma Epidemic or Asthma Peak Week because of the increased hospitalizations due to asthma. Since we are entering the fall during the COVID-19 pandemic there are some additional preventative steps those with asthma should take this year.  Dr G and Kortney are joined by Melanie Carver, the chief mission officer of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Melanie has been working on creating more resources surrounding COVID-19 and Asthma. She shares her expertise about the impacts of COVID-19 on asthmatics, schools, and wearing face masks.   What...2020-09-1031 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#31 Setting up a 504 plan for food allergies and asthmaHow do you set up a 504 plan for food allergies and asthma? Whether it is food allergies, asthma, ADHD or another disability, a 504 plan is an essential part of your child's school experience because it states in black and white why they need accommodations and what they are. Kristin Osborne joins Kortney and Dr G as she outlines how to set up a 504 plan, what accommodations you can arrange for food allergies and asthma, what happens if your child's 504 plan is violated, and more! Kristin is a trained...2020-08-0533 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#30 Racial and economic disparities in food allergies, interview with Emily BrownHow do disparities (racial and economic) impact people with 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. Emily started Food Equality Initiative (FEI) to ensure that no mom has to feel like she did when she first stepped into a food pantry and could not find any safe options for her family. FEI’s mission: Improve health and end hunger in...2020-07-0135 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#29 - Nutrition and food allergies during pregnancyAre there special precautions you need to take when pregnant with food allergies? Chelsey Amer joins Dr G and Kortney to talk about her experience being pregnant with food allergies. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Chelsey also shares information about proper nutrition during pregnancy for those with and without food allergies.  Dr G also shed some light on allergic reactions and what you need to know about taking allergy and asthma medications during pregnancy.  What we cover in this episode:Chelsey's...2020-06-1041 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#28: How to feel comfortable in your skin with eczema - Interview with Alexis SmithWhat is the secret to feeling comfortable in your skin, especially when you have eczema? Dr. Gupta and Kortney interview "skinfluencer" Alexis Smith, who shares her eczema journey on Instagram. Alexis has appeared on the cover of People Health Magazine, and Dove Beauty campaigns openly displaying her skin. 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.  What...2020-05-1234 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#27 - How to treat atopic eczemaWhat can you do to avoid atopic eczema flares? In part two of the atopic eczema series, Dr G and Kortney discuss 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. What we cover in this episode:What types of creams should you use to help maintain your skinMedicated creams: steroid cream, non-steroidal creams: Protopic and Crisaborole...2020-04-0824 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#26 - What is atopic eczema? Part 1What is the itch that rashes? Dr G and Kortney are at it again; this time, they are doing 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.What we cover in this episode:Eczema and dermatitisAtopic eczema/atopic dermatitisContact dermatitisNeurodermatitisWhat happens in the body to cause atopic eczema? Why the skin barrier is essential in...2020-03-1427 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#25 - Travelling with food allergiesCan you travel with food allergies? You bet! This is how!In this episode, Kortney and Dr. G talk to Allie Bahn, a travel guru, who has been blogging about her adventures since 2008. Despite her allergies, Allie always finds various ways of exploring the world, while being conscious about her condition.Travel has evolved for Allie from road trips with her family as a kid to solo adventures around the globe. Allie shares the steps she takes and her mindset around travelling with food allergies. There is no impossible destination as long as...2020-02-2836 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#24 - Dating, Alcohol and food allergies!Kissing, love, drinking, oh my! How does a young adult navigate this and more when they have food allergies?Dr G and Kortney sat down with Amanda Orlando, the blogger behind Everyday Allergen-Free and author of the cookbook Everyone's Welcome and Dan Kelly from the podcast May Contain to talk about dating!They set out to talk about navigating love life with food allergies, but the conversation morphed into 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...2020-02-1337 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#23 - The Immune SystemHow do you know if you have an under reactive immune system?Did you know Dr G is an allergist-immunologist. 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. What we cover in this episode: A brief overview of the immune system What can go wrong with the immune system: Overreacting...2020-01-2719 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#22 - Food Allergy Myth BustingWhat better way to start 2020 than to bust some food allergy myths? We asked our listeners what food allergy statements they wonder are a myth. Dr G sheds some truth on common misconceptions that circulate the food allergy community. The myths tackled in this episode:Only kids are affected by food allergiesEach reaction is worse than the lastExercise can make a reaction more severeAspirin and alcohol can also increase your chances of having an allergic reaction to foodThe absence of...2020-01-0924 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#21 - Interview with Gina & Jill - Passing the torch to your allergy teenHow do you start giving your allergy kid more control in managing their food allergies? Live from the Food Allergy Bloggers Conference! Dr. G and Kortney interview mom and daughter pair Gina and Jill as they share some of their presentation about self-advocating and the steps that a family can take in managing their food allergies or any other medical condition.  Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed, works nationally and internationally as a food allergy consultant and educator through her business, FoodAllergyConsulting.com. Her daughter, Jill, has multiple food...2019-12-1124 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#20 - Interview with Sharon Wong: Food allergies, cultural identity and holidays!How do you navigate life with food allergies when food plays such a significant role in so many cultures? Dr. G and Kortney talk with Sharon Wong from Nut Free Wok. Sharon is in an allergy mom of two who blogs about recipes, cooking techniques, Asian ingredients, and food allergy related awareness and advocacy issues. She has made it her passion to share her Chinese heritage with her kids despite their food allergies.  This episode explores how culture and food are intertwined and how this can impact someone...2019-11-2430 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#19 - The questions that arise after a food allergy diagnosis: Part 2 - Lifestyle changesYou get home after receiving a food allergy diagnosis, look into your fridge, where do you even start? In the second part of answering questions on what new food allergy suffers should know, we tackle the lifestyle side of a food allergy diagnosis.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 introducing new foods to your child. Stephanie is a food allergy advocate, and...2019-11-1741 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#18 - The questions that arise after a food allergy diagnosis: Part 1 - the medical questionsYou have been given a new food allergy diagnosis now what?We asked what the most prominent questions people had after receiving their food allergy diagnosis and we answered them for you! In part ONE of 'the questions that arise after a food allergy diagnosis,' Dr G and Kortney answer the medical and science-based questions. In part TWO, they will be tackling the lifestyle side of a food allergy diagnosis. The Questions Answered:How do I know how severe the allergic reaction will be?What symptoms to look for an allergic...2019-10-3128 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#17 - Interview with Lisa Rosenberg: food allergy anxietyFood allergy anxiety is taking a front seat in the FA community, how do you recognize if it is impacting you and your family? Helping Dr G and Kortney discuss anxiety and mental health concerning food allergies is Lisa B. Rosenberg, M.Ed., MSW, LSW, CSSW. Lisa is a licensed child and family therapist, founder of Safe & Included, LLC, and co-founder of the Food Allergy Behavioral Health Association (FABHA),  In this episode, we learn about how Lisa was thrown into the world of food allergies, first as a 30...2019-10-1746 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#16: Interview with Elijah's Echo - advocating for allergies and health disparitiesWhat do you do when your son dies from a food allergy?Dr G and Kortney talk to Dina and Thomas Silvera who had to face that very question. After their son passed away from ingesting dairy, they made it their mission never to let another family go through what they did. The Elijah-Alavi Foundation is an initiative designed to raise awareness on the severity of food allergies and anaphylaxis as well as the importance of education and training. Their goal is to bring training to daycares and communities and provide resources that...2019-10-0336 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#15 - Interview with Dr Ruchi Gupta - Prevalence of food allergies & managing food allergies in teensDr G and Kortney sit down live from Portland Maine to interview Dr Ruchi Gupta! You may know her from the Netflix series Rotten, where she appears in the Peanut Problem episode. Or you may know her name from the article that came out in early 2019, Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies Among US Adults, which stated that 1 in 10 adults have food allergies.  Dr Ruchi Gupta, has more than 15 years experience as a board-certified paediatrician and health researcher. She currently serves as the director of the Science and...2019-09-1923 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#14 - Interview with Shahla: how cooking has empowered her family with their allergy diagnosisHow does a mom turn a food allergy diagnosis around to help empower herself and her children? A new food allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming as a parent, but there is a lot of good that can come out of it. 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. We talk to Shahla from My Berkley Kitchen about her journey with her daughter's diagnosis and the changes...2019-09-0444 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#13 - Asthma Part 4: Asthma Medications - Inhalers, Nebulizers & MontelukastDo you know why mental health history is essential when deciding your controller medication? Dr G shares her top tips on using inhalers and when it is appropriate to use a nebulizer. She also explains the side effects of certain controller medications and why doctors need to know more about you as a patient (even your mental health) when prescribing a controller medication. The decision of going on medication should be made with you in mind.  What we cover in this episode:Inhaler tips: know that there...2019-07-3128 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#12 - Asthma Part 3: Asthma Medications - InhalersDid you know asthma medication encompasses more than just inhalers? Asthma medications are a massive topic to cover! We will be covering them all in three episodes. The first part we discuss the types of inhaled medications, both for quick relief and controllers. Dr G breaks down how the medicines work in the body and why it is essential to know the function of each type of inhaler. We also cover what medication you would be prescribed and how you would introduce it using step therapy.2019-07-1829 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#11 - Interview with Joey Salmingo: founder of FATEWhat do you do when a family member passes away from an anaphylactic reaction? Kortney interviews Joey Salmingo, the founder of FATE. Joey founded FATE after his sister Joanna passed away from eating a mochi ball made with cashew milk. Joey is making it his mission to advocate and educate on behalf of people with food allergies as he never wants another family to experience experience what he and his family had to go through in August 2018. They talk about what drove Joey to start the initiative, how...2019-07-0336 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#10 - Asthma Part 2 - The classification of severity & types of asthmaWhat are the different levels of severity and types of asthma? Asthma is not a one size fits all diagnosis. The advances in medicine have given doctors the ability to pinpoint a patient's asthma severity level and the type of asthma they have. Knowing the severity level of a patient's asthma and what type or types they have is critical in finding the best treatment possible. In part two of the three-part series on asthma, Dr G outlines the different classifications of asthma severity by going over all...2019-06-1936 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#9 - Chat with Emma Amoscato - how to vet information about allergies & asthmaHow do you decide what online information about allergies and asthma to trust? There is only so much a doctor can cover in an appointment, which means the vast majority of patients do lots of research on their own. Not only do patients want to know about the medical side of their new diagnosis, but they also want to know how it will impact their lives. With social media and forums, it is easy to find those everyday life answers, but not all information is correct or helpful. ...2019-06-0540 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#8 - Interview with Dr Alex Thomas: using comics help educate patients about asthmaThe power of learning about asthma through comics! Kaboom! Pow! Inhale! Dr Alex Thomas doesn't think educating patients about their conditions needs to be boring, instead, he thinks it should be an adventure! Dr Thomas talks to Dr G and Kortney about how he uses comics to help his patients understand their asthma and what tools doctors can learn to become better communicators. Dr Thomas is a paediatric allergist and immunologist, and cartoonist. He is a co-founder of Booster Shot Media, a company that uses diverse forms of...2019-05-2231 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#7 - Asthma Part 1 - What is asthma & how is asthma diagnosed?How is asthma diagnosed? Similar to many of the atopic diseases, asthma is not black and white. When it comes to diagnosing asthma, there are many factors including history, allergies, biology, and tests that are performed by your doctor (allergist, pulmonologist or primary care doctor).  Asthma is a massive topic, and we can't cover in it one episode, let alone take a deep dive. We will be breaking down asthma into three episodes covering all the essential aspects you need to know.  ...2019-05-1232 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#6 - Interview with Meg from Allergy Awesomeness: her allergy mom journey with EOEManaging life with 2 multiple allergy kids and EOE Dr G and Kortney talk to Megan Egbert Lavin the blogger behind Allergy Awesomeness and author of An Allergy Mom's Lifesaving Instant Pot Cookbook. Meg opens up about her journey as someone who knew nothing about allergies to having two sons with multiple allergies. On top of the food allergies, Meg's oldest son was diagnosed with EOE before the age of two. She also shares how she works with her husband to manage allergies in the home and how you...2019-04-2445 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & ImmunologyThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology#5 - The types of allergy testing & why they can be so hard to interpretFiguring out the art of allergy testing. Allergy testing can feel overwhelming, scary, and not always black and white. Like most things that pertain to allergies, both food and environment, the answer is not always a straight path. So what do you need to know about allergy testing? Dr G explains the types of allergy testing you can expect to undergo at the allergist office (skin prick, blood test and oral challenge). She also describes how an allergist uses the data from tests and patient history to help...2019-04-0946 min