Food Allergy and Your Kiddo
If your kiddo has a food allergy, then this is the podcast for you. Join food allergy experts - board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, FAAAAI, and food allergy mama Pam Lestage, MBA - as they dive into all things food allergy. Hear interviews with world-renown allergists as well as food allergy advocates and food allergy families, just like yours. This podcast will answer many of your food allergy questions and provide you with strategies to make your life and your family's life ones of LESS STRESS and MORE JOY.
Unpacking the Newest Anaphylaxis Practice Parameters with Dr. Dave Stukus: Expert Insights into Anaphylaxis Management
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:
A New Option for Food Allergy Families: Xolair Prevents Severe Allergic Reactions to Foods
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 encounters. 🛡️ If you've been dealing with food allergies, lend us your e...
Real Questions Asked On Social Media about Food Allergies
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!
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OIT: All You Need to Know in Under 10 Minutes
Take a deep dive into the world of oral immunotherapy with Dr. Alice Hoyt, a trusted board-certified allergist and mother, and Pam Lestage, a devoted mom navigating food allergies. They break down the essentials of OIT — from understanding what it is to exploring the risks and benefits. Whether you're an OIT skeptic or enthusiastic supporter, this episode promises insights that will deepen your understanding and enhance your decision-making process.
The Science of OIT
OIT is one method that reprograms the body's immune response, teaching it to be less reactive to a particular food al...
Don't set a resolution - do this instead for you and your kiddo with food allergies.
With the new year comes the talk of New Year's resolutions. Dr. Hoyt loves goal-setting but not with the traditional "resolution" type of goal-setting. Tune in to this episode to learn Dr. Hoyt's 3-step plan for making effective plans for the New Year and how these simple steps can help you and your kiddo with food allergies.
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Can SLIT induce remission in babies and littles with peanut allergies?
Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Dr. Edwin Kim about his research in sublingual immunotherapy in children with peanut allergies.
Guest Dr. Edwin Kim
Dr. Kim is a renowned pediatric allergist and immunologist who has extensive experience in treating children with food allergies. In this episode, he shares his research on sublingual immunotherapy, a method of allergy treatment that is gaining popularity among allergists and parents of children with food allergies.
SLIT
Sublingual immunotherapy, also known as "SLIT," is a form of food allergy treatment in which diluted allergen is placed...
