AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of Allergy

We all have days where we do not seem to be on the same page as a patient we are seeing. Join Asriani Chiu, MD, FAAAAI, for a discussion of ways to approach difficult conversations, connect with our patients and work together to improve care. 

Juan Carlos Cardet, MD, FAAAAI, offers a detailed and insightful conversation about the evaluation and management of severe asthma. We also discuss the use of SMART/MART and PARTI in our asthma patients so we can choose the best strategy to relieve symptoms and prevent exacerbations. 

Anil Nanda, MD, FAAAAI, talks with us about how to improve our practice management including billing tips and pitfalls, improving clinical efficiency and creating a good culture in your practice. He also gives us a preview of what will be covered in the upcoming Practice Management Workshop in Nashville, TN, on July 18-20.   Find out more about the Practice Management Workshop.

Join Karla Adams, MD, FAAAAI, for a review of evaluation and management of insect sting allergy so you are ready to care for your patients with sting reactions this summer. We compare testing methods, discuss considerations in starting immunotherapy and review changes in guidelines. Insect Allergy: Barriers in Training and Practice—A Work Group Report of the AAAAI Anaphylaxis Committee

Even many allergists do not know about the NAB and how it provides accurate pollen counts to patients and physicians across the country. Andrew Rorie, MD, FAAAAI, chair of the Aerobiology Committee, walks us through the NAB as well as how pollen levels are changing over time. He also discusses how you can get involved in monitoring pollen in your area. Visit the NAB.

To celebrate World EoE day, Evan Dellon, MD, walks us through new developments in eosinophilic esophagitis including our evolving understanding of the pathophysiology (it’s not just about eosinophils) as well as how we diagnose, monitor and treat this fascinating disease.  Find out more about EoE.

Should patients with mild contrast allergy be premedicated? Learn about the recently published consensus recommendations on the management and prevention of immediate hypersensitivity reactions to contrast media from Allison Ramsey, MD, FAAAAI, and Carolyn Wang, MD. These recommendations were published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice and Radiology and provide both al...

In this episode, attendees of the recent AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress in San Diego share their highlights from the meeting with us including talks you shouldn’t miss. Recordings of talks from the Joint Congress are now available online.  Find out more about the 2025 AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress and access the recordings.

The NIH provides the majority of funding for scientific research in all areas of medicine and the proposed budget cuts will drastically effect research now and in the future. President-Elect Carla M. Davis, MD, FAAAAI, discusses a new task force established by the AAAAI Board of Directors that will work to bring more attention to this issue and encourage all of us in allergy/immunology to take act...

Genetic testing in our patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity is becoming more common and this episode will help listeners better understand how to incorporate this into their practice. Sarah Henrickson, MD, PhD, walks us through who should consider testing, considerations in ordering the testing, the types of testing available and how to think through the results. Helpful Links ClinVar - https:/...

Join us for a discussion on food challenges and early introduction of foods with Kim Mudd, BSN, MSN, who helps walk us through the nuts and bolts of these processes for clinicians and patients alike. Learn some tips and tricks to help make the process as smooth as possible.

Listen to learn about dissemination and implementation sciences from our guest Stan Szefler, MD, FAAAAI. Dr. Szefler discusses his work on school-based asthma management programs and key elements in building successful collaborations with the community. Find out more about SA3MPROTM Applying the dissemination and implementation sciences to allergy and immunology: A Work Group Report from the AAAAI...

Join Tanya Laidlaw, MD, FAAAAI, for a detailed and insightful conversation about the pathophysiology of AERD as well as the diagnosis and current management strategies.  

Julie Wang, MD, FAAAAI, discusses her role as the Chair of the AAAAI Annual Meeting Program Committee for the AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress being held February 28 – March 3 in San Diego, CA, USA. She also shares what we have to look forward to at the upcoming meeting. #AAAAI25 Visit the AAAAI / WAO Joint Congress website.

Listen in as Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, engages in timely discussion on the impact of air pollution and wildfire smoke on allergic disease, including who is most at risk and ways to mitigate exposures. Dr. Nadeau is a plenary speaker at the upcoming AAAAI / WAO joint congress which is focused on Climate Change and Allergic Disease.

Caroline Sokol, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, discusses her work looking at how sensory neurons talk to the immune system and are key in initiating the allergic response. She also discusses why the allergic responses likely evolved to respond to toxins rather than worms and parasites. We also discuss the upcoming Discovery program at the AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress and advice for the next generation of scientists...

David Stukus, MD, FAAAAI, reflects upon his last six years as host and introduces Rebecca Saff, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, as our new voice. This fun and engaging episode marks a transition for our podcast’s exciting future!

From now until January 6, 2025, AAAAI Fellows (those who have achieved the FAAAAI credential) and full members will select the next Board of Directors, including the next Secretary-Treasurer who will eventually ascend to become AAAAI President. Secretary-Treasurer candidates Stuart L. Abramson, MD, PhD, AE-C, FAAAAI and Leonard B. Bacharier, MD, FAAAAI, offer their perspective on a series of quest...

Dr. Timothy Buckey, MD, MBE, discusses how medical ethics impact every patient encounter and offers practical advice on how to implement into clinical practice. (November 13, 2024)

Karla Adams, MD, FAAAAI, breaks down why and how to distinguish allergic reactions from non-immunologic adverse reactions to vaccines. Listen now to learn more and also discover the brand new AAAAI educational course. Visit the Adverse Reactions to Vaccines course.

Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, FHIMSS, FAAAAI, discusses the new AAAAI online anaphylaxis module designed for patients and the general public. Listen now to learn all about this free tool! Anaphylaxis Interactive Learning Guide

Anaphylaxis specialist Jay Lieberman, MD, FAAAAI, tells us everything we need to know about the first FDA approved epinephrine nasal spray to treat type 1 allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. (Participants in this podcast have disclosed a past financial relationship with the drug manufacturer.)

Marcella Aquino, MD, FAAAAI, provides an outstanding overview of this common skin condition and also discusses the new AAAAI educational course now available. Access the module.

Nicholas L. Rider, DO, FAAAAI, offers tremendous insight into the risks, benefits and great potential for how artificial intelligence can impact healthcare.

Gerald Volcheck, MD, FAAAAI, discusses important concepts surrounding anaphylaxis in the operating room as well as the new AAAAI online course that is available now.