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#5 - The types of allergy testing & why they can be so hard to interpret: Figuring 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 ... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

46 min listen

#13 - Asthma Part 4: Asthma Medications - Inhalers, Nebulizers & Montelukast: Do 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 medic... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

28 min listen

#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 (allergis... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

32 min listen

#2 - The science behind an allergic reaction & why are allergies on the rise?: Why have allergies increased so drastically in the last two decades? This episode takes a more in-depth look at what causes an allergic reaction, breaking down the parts involved in a reaction, and what symptoms to look out for in an allergic reaction. D... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

27 min listen

#1 - Hello world! Plus what is an allergist & when should you see one?: A new podcast about allergies, asthma, and immunology! Why did an allergy girl and an allergist immunologist decide to team up and start a podcast? Listen on to find out why they want to spread awareness about allergies, asthma and immunology. Plus learn... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

25 min listen

#10 - Asthma Part 2 - The classification of severity & types of asthma: What 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. Kno... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

37 min listen

#8 - Interview with Dr Alex Thomas: using comics help educate patients about asthma: The 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 ab... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

32 min listen

#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 go... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

36 min listen

#3 - Managing food allergies as an adult & tips on dining out and traveling with allergies: What is it like growing up with food allergies, asthma and eczema? Time to get to know our co-host Kortney, aka allergy girl, a little better. Kortney opens up about her journey with allergies, asthma and eczema, and shares some tips on how to manage the... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

29 min listen

#4 - Interview with Emma Amascato: her allergy journey & managing her son's asthma: An allergy mom takes action and writes a book about it! Kortney and Dr G interview Emma Amoscato the blogger behind The Free From Farmhouse and author of the book Living with 'Allergies: Practical Tips for All the Family'. Emma shares her journ... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

39 min listen

#6 - Interview with Meg from Allergy Awesomeness: her allergy mom journey with EOE: Managing 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 w... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

45 min listen

#14 - Interview with Shahla: how cooking has empowered her family with their allergy diagnosis: How 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 fo... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

44 min listen

#9 - Chat with Emma Amoscato - how to vet information about allergies & asthma: How 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 kno... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

41 min listen

#16: Interview with Elijah's Echo - advocating for allergies and health disparities: What 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 throug... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

36 min listen

#12 - Asthma Part 3: Asthma Medications - Inhalers: Did 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 ... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

29 min listen

#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, As... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

30 min listen

#15 - Interview with Dr Ruchi Gupta - Prevalence of food allergies & managing food allergies in teens: Dr 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... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

23 min listen

#22 - Food Allergy Myth Busting: What 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 myth... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

25 min listen

#29 - Nutrition and food allergies during pregnancy: Are 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 infor... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

42 min listen

#17 - Interview with Lisa Rosenberg: food allergy anxiety: Food 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, LS... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

46 min listen

#39 - Urticaria: what causes hives?: Urticaria, also known as hives can be triggered by many things. From the heat to water, to the spontaneous hive, these can be a burden for many patients. Knowing what triggers urticaria can help manage hives and lessen their impact on the quality of life... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

45 min listen

#48 - Yoga for asthma: Can yoga help with asthma management and control? We are releasing the ‘Yoga breathing exercises for asthma’ panel discussion that Dr. G and Kortney had in the late fall of 2021. This was one of 3 Living Well with Asthma Virtual Events organized by Aller... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

21 min listen

#28: How to feel comfortable in your skin with eczema - Interview with Alexis Smith: What 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 Mag... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

34 min listen

#19 - The questions that arise after a food allergy diagnosis: Part 2 - Lifestyle changes: You 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... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

42 min listen

#23 - The Immune System: How 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,... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

20 min listen

Using inclusive language for food allergies: A 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... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

20 min listen

#40 - Food allergies in the media - the good and the bad: Dr. G and Kortney chat with Dr. Manisha Relan about how food allergies are portrayed in the media both the bad and good sides. They briefly talk about the medical side of anaphylaxis before diving head first into breaking down some famous food allergy sc... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

41 min listen

#42 - What are cross-reactive allergens?: Do certain foods make your mouth itchy? We may have the reason why! In this episode, Dr. G and Kortney are joined by Dr. Wright, a board-certified allergist and Medical Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, as they demystify cross-reactivity in food alle... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

45 min listen

#32 - COVID-19 and Asthma: What you need to know: September 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 shou... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

32 min listen

#36: Intuitive Eating For Food Allergies: Registered 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 ... by The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

40 min listen

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