My Allergist Dad

Have you heard that your body completely resets every  7 years ? Does that mean your allergies can change too? This week on  My Allergist Dad , Drew and Dr. Z break down one of the most common allergy myths and explain what actually happens inside your immune system as you age. They dive into: • Whether allergies really change every 7 years • If it's possible to naturally outgrow allergies • W...

In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Dr. Z and Drew break down the real connection between stress, the immune system, and allergic reactions. From cortisol and immune tolerance to insulin spikes, mast cells, and metabolic syndrome, we explore why stressful seasons of life often lead to more sneezing, hives, asthma, and inflammation.  You’ll learn: How stress lowers your immune “tolerance” thresh...

This week on My Allergist Dad, we’re joined by entrepreneur and banana bread founder Allie Chernick, a former patient of Dr. Z who’s lived the confusing reality of food allergies firsthand. From positive allergy tests that don’t always match real allergic reactions to oral allergy syndrome, nut allergies, cross-reactivity, and food sensitivities, this episode breaks down why diagnosing and managin...

What if everyday exposures—from food to skincare to environmental chemicals—are quietly fueling allergies and inflammation through “environmental estrogen”? In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Dr. Z and Drew talk with integrative immunology expert Dr. Benoit Tano about the  estrogen-free lifestyle  and how reducing estrogen-like exposures may help calm allergic and inflammatory symptoms. They d...

If running makes you wheeze, should you stop exercising… or do you actually need it more? In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew and Dr. Z break down the real relationship between  exercise and asthma  — including why exercise doesn’t  cause  asthma, how it can act as a trigger, and what’s really going on inside your airways when you start wheezing. They talk through exercise-induced asthma,...

Can you be  allergic to your own hormones ? In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew and Dr. Z dig into why so many people—especially women—start developing hives, food sensitivities, and new immune reactions in their 30s and 40s.  They break down how hormone shifts, estrogen dominance, autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, and even “clean” products can push the immune system into overdrive....

Seasonal allergies don’t have to feel like a surprise attack every year. In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew and Dr. Z break down how allergies actually work — and more importantly, how to get ahead of them before pollen, dust mites, and mold take over your life. They cover why dust mites are a year-round problem with a seasonal growth phase, how indoor humidity quietly makes symptoms wors...

Do natural and herbal remedies actually work for allergies, or is it mostly hype? In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew poses that question to his dad, Dr. Z, a top allergist and immunologist, and the answers go way beyond “drink this tea.” They break down real, evidence-backed options like quercetin with bromelain, nettle tea, probiotics, and vitamin C, and explain how food itself can act l...

You grew up with pets. They slept on your bed. You were  fine.  Then you leave for college, come home for the holidays… and suddenly your own dog makes you break out in hives. What happened? In this episode, Drew and his allergist dad, Dr. Z, unpack a listener’s question about “losing immunity” to pets—and whether that tolerance can come back. They explain how living with an animal can act like “n...

Itchy, blistering skin that won’t go away? Before you blame food, pets, or seasonal allergies, it might be  allergic contact dermatitis,  a delayed skin reaction caused by everyday products you don’t even realize are touching you. In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew sits down with his dad, Dr. Z, to break down what allergic contact dermatitis actually is, how it’s different from hives or c...

A cough that just won’t go away can be exhausting and confusing. Is it allergies? A sinus infection? Acid reflux? Asthma? Or something left behind after COVID? In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew sits down with his dad, allergist and immunologist Dr. Z, to break down  chronic cough —what it actually means, how it’s different from a short-term cough, and why so many people bounce between sp...

Ever bite into a raw apple and feel your mouth itch… but you’re totally fine if it’s cooked? You’re not imagining it -  and it might not be a true food allergy. In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew sits down with his dad, Dr. Z, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, to break down the surprising connection between  seasonal allergies and food reactions . They explain  oral allergy sy...

Can you actually develop allergies as an adult? If you swear you were never allergic to  anything  growing up—but now pollen, pets, foods, or random hives are ruining your life—you’re not imagining it. In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew sits down with his dad, board-certified allergist and immunologist Dr. Z, to break down  adult-onset allergies  and why they’re becoming more common. They...

If bread makes you feel terrible, you’re not alone, and you’re probably not “allergic” either. In this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew sits down with his  allergist dad , a board-certified allergist and immunologist, to finally answer one of the most confusing food questions on the internet: What’s the difference between gluten sensitivity, a real gluten allergy, and celiac disease? We break d...

Are peanut, tree nut, or sesame allergies really forever? And is it actually possible to  train your body  to stop reacting? On this episode of  My Allergist Dad , Drew and his real-life allergist father,  Dr. Z , break down everything you  actually  need to know about food allergies, reactions, anxiety, and desensitization treatments. They start with a timely question about wildfire smoke, asthma...

This week on  My Allergist Dad , comedian Drew Zwetchkenbaum and his real-life allergist father, Dr. Z, break down the  actual science  behind introducing allergens to babies, the unexpected role of  eczema and skin barriers , why  farm kids and babies licked by dogs  have fewer allergies, and whether breastfeeding exposes children to the foods the mother eats. Plus: • A wedding cat-bite emergency...

My Allergist Dad is a new podcast where comedian Drew Zwetchkenbaum and his board-certified allergist father, Dr. Z break down everything you need to know about allergies. Every week they answer YOUR listener submitted questions about asthma, food sensitivities, immune system issues, and do some father-son bonding while they do it! Whether you’re a parent, allergy sufferer, or just curious about w...