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AAFAnoon ChatsIs Early Introduction to Solid Foods Reducing Food Allergy Rates?Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, leading expert on food allergies, explains a recent study about a significant drop in peanut allergy diagnoses. The study covered by the media and got viral attention. But the reporting on the study is not entirely correct. The study notes that the drop in peanut allergy rates coincided with changes to feeding guidelines that now recommend early introduction of allergenic foods. However, there is not enough evidence the newer guidelines are the sole cause of the reduced peanut allergy rates. Dr. Greenhawt explains the evolution of feeding guidelines (including the 2015 LEAP study) which shifted recommendations to...
2025-10-2410 min
AAFAnoon ChatsA New Approach to Treating Anaphylaxis (Serious Allergic Reactions)In this episode, we talk about the latest research and guidelines for treating anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction. Drs. Matthew Greenhawt and Katherine Anagnostou explain:Symptoms of allergic reactions and what anaphylaxis meansWhy using epinephrine is importantWhy guidelines have evolvedThe research behind the first validated anaphylaxis action plan Details about how the plan provides a decision tree to help people decide course of action and provide prompt treatment of anaphylaxis. Resources:Allergy Action Plan for the Treatment of Anaphylaxis (for Food, Drug, Stinging Insect, or Latex Allergy): https://aafa.org/allergyplanA Major Advancement...
2025-08-2035 min
Charting PediatricsA Sublingual Solution Anaphylaxis is a serious, systemic hypersensitivity reaction with rapid onset and can be potentially fatal. It is frightening for patients, families and medical providers. Currently, the standard treatment is epinephrine as an injection. At this very moment, we are on the cusp of transforming how we treat severe allergic reactions. If approved by the FDA, a new sublingual form of epinephrine would be the first non-invasive and orally administered epinephrine treatment. Joining us for this episode is Matthew Greenhawt, MD, the Director of the Food Challenge and Research Unit at Children's Hospital Colorado. He specializes in allergy an...
2025-01-2844 min
Medical News PodcastThe Process of Preparing Patients for Food Oral Immunotherapy – International Consensus for Procedural Preparation and Consent: Part 1Aikaterini Anagnostou, MD (Hons), MSc, PhD and Matthew Greenhawt, MD, MBA, MSc discuss the process of preparing patients for oral immunotherapy (OIT). This first part of a 3-part video highlights the development and findings of the first International Delphi Consensus Panel on preparing patients for oral immunotherapy (OIT). Experts created a standardized checklist and consent framework to guide clinicians in counseling families about OIT, emphasizing its long-term, stepwise desensitization process and associated risks. Key considerations include controlling patient comorbidities like asthma, ensuring family commitment and agreement, and tailoring counseling to logistical and cultural factors to optimize adherence and success.
2025-01-1818 min
The AllergistA Journey Through Top Articles of 2023 with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt“We cannot be dogmatic about what we say about epinephrine…we need as a field to stop being so dogmatic and do more studies to understand." -- Dr. Matthew GreenhawtJoin us on this eye-opening episode, where we explore the latest breakthroughs in allergy and immunology with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt as he walks us through the pivotal articles of 2023 that are redefining the field.On this episode:Review penicillin allergy delabeling and why this is ready to incorporate into your medical practice.Understand the evidence for various atopic dermatitis treatment strategies using evide...
2024-01-0938 minCharting PediatricsAdvancing the Treatment of Food Allergies (S6:E50) In this episode, we discuss food allergy, a very important topic for the general pediatrics community. Matthew Greenhawt, MD, joins us for this discussion as an expert in pediatric allergy and a leader of pioneering international studies looking at how we treat life- threatening food allergies in kids. Guest: Dr. Matthew Greenhawt specializes in pediatric allergy and immunology and is the director of the Food Challenge and Research Unit at Children's Hospital Colorado.
2023-08-1534 minCharting PediatricsFlu Vaccine, Egg Allergy & the COVID Vaccine with Matthew Greenhawt, MD (Rebroadcast S5:E3)Annual seasonal influenza vaccination remains the most effective means of protection against contracting influenza illness and preventing spread of the disease. It is estimated that more than 23,000 deaths occur each year in the United States because of influenza, including approximately 124 children. Egg-allergic children are a subgroup who may be at higher risk for influenza-related complications. In this episode we are joined by Matt Greenhawt, MD to review the incidence, suspected epidemiology and current policy related to allergic reactions to the influenza vaccine and steps for avoiding potential adverse reactions. Dr. Greenhawt is the Director of the Food...
2022-08-0221 minCharting PediatricsCOVID Vaccine & Kids: Managing Potential Allergic Reactions with Matthew Greenhawt, MD (Rebroadcast S4:E38)After a long 18 months of living through a pandemic, vaccines have paved a way forward to a new normal – Just 6 weeks ago, the Pfizer vaccine received emergency use authorization for adolescents down to age 12; and here at Children's Colorado, we are a Pfizer vaccine trial site for kids ages 5-11. As more of our pediatric patients become eligible for the vaccine, primary care providers will be considering how to safely vaccinate patients with a risk of allergic reaction. In this episode, we will talk about the incidence, suspected epidemiology and current policy related to allergic reactions to the SARS-CoV-2 va...
2021-11-1625 minCharting PediatricsFlu Vaccine, Egg Allergy & the COVID Vaccine with Matthew Greenhawt, MD (S5:E3)Annual seasonal influenza vaccination remains the most effective means of protection against contracting influenza illness and preventing spread of the disease. It is estimated that more than 23,000 deaths occur each year in the United States because of influenza, including approximately 124 children. Egg-allergic children are a subgroup who may be at higher risk for influenza-related complications. In this episode we are joined by Matt Greenhawt, MD to review the incidence, suspected epidemiology and current policy related to allergic reactions to the influenza vaccine and steps for avoiding potential adverse reactions. Dr. Greenhawt is the Director of the Food...
2021-09-0721 minCharting PediatricsCOVID Vaccine & Kids: Managing Potential Allergic Reactions with Matthew Greenhawt, MD (S4:E38)After a long 18 months of living through a pandemic, vaccines have paved a way forward to a new normal – Just 6 weeks ago, the Pfizer vaccine received emergency use authorization for adolescents down to age 12; and here at Children's Colorado, we are a Pfizer vaccine trial site for kids ages 5-11. As more of our pediatric patients become eligible for the vaccine, primary care providers will be considering how to safely vaccinate patients with a risk of allergic reaction. In this episode, we will talk about the incidence, suspected epidemiology and current policy related to allergic reactions to the SARS-CoV-2 va...
2021-06-2525 min
Connecticut Children's Grand Rounds5.18.21 "The Risk of Allergic Reaction to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines and Recommended Evaluation and Management' Dr. Matthew GreenhawtIdentify the incidence, suspected epidemiology and current policy related to allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines.Describe risk-mitigation steps regarding potential adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.Highlight the risk trade-offs with re-vaccination.
2021-05-181h 05
Food Allergy and Your KiddoSchool, Flying, and Food Allergy - What do the Experts Say?What topic would you like discussed? Text us!In this second part of my two-part interview with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, we further discuss food allergy management in schools and also exchange thoughts on traveling with food allergy. If you haven't listened to this first episode of this two-part series, check it out now!-A. Hoyt, MDFoodAllergyandYourKiddo.comResources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more
2021-04-0825 minFood Allergy and Your KiddoCommon sense approaches to food allergy managementWhat topic would you like discussed? Text us!Food allergy management certainly can be challenging, but we continue to have more and more evidence to guide us in making best possible decisions, especially regarding management in schools. I'm delighted to have Dr. Matthew Greenhawt on this episode. He's the Director of the Food Challenge and Research Unit at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Greenhawt has authored over 200 journal articles, most of which pertain to food allergy. I've previously discussed Dr. Greenhawt's article "Managing Food Allergy in Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic" on episode #12 when I talked w...
2021-04-0235 min
AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of AllergyManagement of Food Allergy in Schools During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced many new challenges into all of our lives, an impact magnified for children with food allergy who may be heading back to school. In this Hot Topics episode, food allergy expert Matthew J. Greenhawt, MD, MBA, MSc, FAAAAI, offers important information, tips and perspective for families and schools to consider in an effort to provide a safe environment for anyone with food allergies.
2020-08-201h 07Charting PediatricsFood Allergy Immunotherapy (S2:E27)Historically, there has not been a Food and Drug Administration – approved medical therapy to treat food allergies. This is about to change with emerging research in immune desensitization and clinical trials with food immunotherapy products that will likely soon hit the market. In today's episode, we will talk about these clinical trials, what two products are likely to be FDA-approved by the end of 2019 and what that means for your food-allergic patients. Today's guests are David Fleischer, MD and Matthew Greenhawt, MD. Dr. Fleischer is Director of the Allergy and Immunology Center at Children's Hospital Colorado and Ass...
2019-02-2659 min
Charting PediatricsFood Allergies Diagnosis and Hot Topics (S1:E16 Rebroadcast)With us today is Matthew Greenhawt, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and allergy at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Greenhawt discusses hot topics surrounding food-related allergies, including the early introduction of peanuts. In this episode: What initial steps to take before referring patients to an allergist The importance of getting a complete patient history to diagnose food allergies Tools primary care providers can utilize in the diagnostic process Why the presence of IGE may not be an effective marker for a food allergy Understanding the cross-reactivity between different allergies How to implement a...
2018-07-1028 min
Charting PediatricsNon-IgE Mediated Food Allergies (S1:E17)On today's episode, we welcome back Matthew Greenhawt, MD, to discuss non-IgE related food allergies, including Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES). Dr. Greenhawt is an associate professor of pediatrics and allergy at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In this episode: How non-IgE mediated food allergies most commonly presents in children The fact that non-IgE food allergy symptoms appear more slowly Identifying the various presentations and triggers of dietary protein-induced enterocolitis The benefits of using extensively hydrolyzed infant formulas or amino acid-based infant formulas Treating atopic dermatitis with a topical steroid versus allergy screening Creating...
2017-11-2820 min
Charting PediatricsFood Allergies Diagnosis and Hot Topics (S1:E16)With us today is Matthew Greenhawt, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and allergy at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Greenhawt discusses hot topics surrounding food-related allergies, including the early introduction of peanuts. In this episode: What initial steps to take before referring patients to an allergist The importance of getting a complete patient history to diagnose food allergies Tools primary care providers can utilize in the diagnostic process Why the presence of IGE may not be an effective marker for a food allergy Understanding the cross-reactivity between different allergies How to implement a...
2017-11-2128 min