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Food Allergy and Your Kiddo5 Plans All New Food Allergy Moms Must HaveWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!Receiving a food allergy diagnosis for your child can feel like the world has suddenly shifted beneath your feet. What was once a simple trip to the grocery store now involves scrutinizing labels, and family gatherings transform into potential hazard zones. But here's the truth: with the right plans in place, you can navigate this journey with confidence rather than fear.In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes back co-host Pam Lestage to share five essential plans every mother new to food allergies needs. Drawing from...2025-05-0651 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoIs Xolair (omalizumab) really "superior" to multi-food oral immunotherapy (OIT)?What topic would you like discussed? Text us!The world of food allergy treatment has been buzzing with headlines claiming that Xolair (omalizumab) is "superior" to oral immunotherapy for treating multiple food allergies. As a board-certified allergist who both prescribes Xolair and performs multi-food OIT, I'm here to cut through the hype and provide clarity on what these treatments actually offer.Let me take you behind those headlines to examine the OUtMATCH study that sparked these claims and we will decide whether Xolair truly is superior to OIT.Links I mention:...2025-03-1932 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoHow to Prescribe Stock Epinephrine to Schools and Other EntitiesWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!Accidental ingestions of food allergens happen all too often, so kids with food allergies need access to epinephrine. While them having their own epi is ideal, that just isn't always the reality.Stock epinephrine is epinephrine prescribed to a school or other entity to be used to treat a child or adult having an anaphylactic emergency. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Hoyt shares a training she led for fellow prescribers. In this training, she teaches the ins and outs of stock epinephrine. In this episode...2025-02-1156 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoHow to Feed Babies to Prevent Food Allergies: The Safety of "Early" Food IntroductionWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!This episode focuses on the importance of early introduction of allergenic foods in preventing food allergies in infants. Tune in to hear Dr. Hoyt discuss the LEAP and EAT studies, which illustrate how feeding babies common allergens early can significantly reduce their risk of developing allergies. You'll come away from the episode with a better understanding of: • The rising rates of food allergies and changing recommendations • The significance of early introduction• The LEAP and EAT studies and their findings • The safety of early introduction 2025-02-0328 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoTransforming Food Allergy Management in Children: A Deep Dive into Oral Immunotherapy with Dr. Richard WassermanWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!Oral immunotherapy (OIT) has revolutionized the way we manage food allergies in children. Join Dr. Alice Hoyt as she interviews Dr. Richard Wasserman, a true pioneer in this groundbreaking treatment. Dr. Wasserman shares his journey on how and why he started offering OIT to patients over 15 years ago. Dr. Hoyt and Dr. Wasserman discuss the history of OIT and its similarities to allergy shots. They also emphasize the importance of collaboration among allergists to make life-changing therapies more accessible worldwide.OIT presents unique challenges across d...2024-08-2947 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoConfirming Your Child's Food Allergy Diagnosis: The Power of Ingestion ChallengesWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!What is the gold standard in diagnosing an anaphylactic food allergy? It's not a skin test. It's not a blood test. It's an ingestion challenge.In this episode,Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses the critical role of ingestion challenges when it comes to accurately diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergies. By consuming the suspected allergen under the careful supervision of a board-certified allergist, patients can achieve a precise diagnosis, which is pivotal before embarking on treatment plans like oral immunotherapy or long-term avoidance strategies. She shares valuable insights and tips...2024-07-0926 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoUnpacking the Newest Anaphylaxis Practice Parameters with Dr. Dave Stukus: Expert Insights into Anaphylaxis ManagementWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!Anaphylaxis is a a severe allergic reaction. How allergists manage anaphylaxis and how they advise their patients to manage anaphylaxis can mean the difference between life or death. That medical decision-making needs to be shared and have a foundation of evidence.In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses the newest updates to the Anaphylaxis Practice Parameters, which were published in late 2023. You'll learn the data on:When and how to best administer epinephrine When you should go to the ERThe likelihood of a s...2024-04-0321 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoA New Option for Food Allergy Families: Xolair Prevents Severe Allergic Reactions to FoodsWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt, the caring doctor voice behind the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Show, and the eminent Dr. Dave Stukus, a trailblazer from Nationwide Children's Hospital, unpack the exciting news about Xolair (omalizumab). After two decades of lending a helping hand to asthma sufferers, Xolair is now FDA-approved to combat severe allergic reactions from food allergies. The deep-dive discussion zeros in on how this well-seasoned medication works its magic by cozying up to allergic antibodies, decreasing the fright from accidental food allergen e...2024-03-0827 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoReal Questions Asked On Social Media about Food AllergiesWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!Have you ever posted a food allergy question on social? Don't miss this episode in which Pam poses real food allergy questions from social media to Dr. Hoyt!Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents. Are you a pediatric clinician and you want to stay up-to-date on food allergy information that's relevant to your practice? Join the Food Allergy Pediatric Hub.2024-02-1337 min