Allergy Actually

Send us Fan Mail 3 Shots vs. 5 Years? A Patient's Journey with ILIT Allergy Treatment Patient testimonials are a powerful way to understand the real-world impact of a medical treatment. In this special episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms are joined by a very special guest, former U.S. Congressman and radio broadcaster Jason Lewis, to share his personal allergy journey. For...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Part 2 of our essential Back to School series! If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen. In this episode, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – are diving deeper into the strategies you need to ensure a safe and healthy school year for your child with allergies and asthma. They demystify 504 plans and...

Send us Fan Mail The chaos of back-to-school season is real, and for families managing allergies and asthma, it can be downright overwhelming. How do you prepare your child for a new environment, a new teacher, and new potential triggers? In Part 1 of this essential back-to-school series, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – break down the cruc...

Send us Fan Mail For decades, the primary treatment for food allergy has been one word: avoidance. But what happens when accidents occur? And is there a way to build tolerance and create a safety net? In this deeply personal and informative episode of Allergy Actually, Dr. Kara Wada shares her own scary experience with her daughter's egg allergy, setting the stage for a discussion on the grou...

Send us Fan Mail Is it just a tummy ache, or could it be a food allergy? This is one of the most common questions patients bring to their allergist. In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – put on their detective hats to help you sort it out. They discuss the crucial difference between a true, life-threatening f...

Send us Fan Mail "When in doubt, use epi." This is the life-saving mantra every person with severe allergies needs to know.  In this essential "How-To" episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – tackle one of the most important and often feared topics: using epinephrine during anaphylaxis. They discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Do air purifiers actually work for allergies? In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – dive into the world of portable, in-home air purification. They discuss who can benefit most from an air purifier (and who can probably skip it!), how to choose the right size for your space, and what to look...

Send us Fan Mail  Curious about the most natural way to treat your allergies at the root cause? In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara, Dr. Amber, and Dr. Meagan – explore the world of immunotherapy. They break down traditional allergy shots (SCIT), allergy drops (SLIT), the newer OMIT (oral mucosal immunotherapy), and dive deep into the game-changing ILIT (Intr...

Send us Fan Mail Which over-the-counter allergy tablet is ACTUALLY the best for your allergic rhinitis (hay fever)? Our allergist moms have different favorites! In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – dive deep into the world of OTC allergy tablets and nasal sprays. They share their personal preferences (and fr...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking for REAL ways to survive hay fever season? Pollen counts are soaring, and if you have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), you know the struggle is real! Join your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – on Allergy Actually as they share their top allergist-approved tips to help you manage pollen exposure and breathe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Allergy Actually! Join your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – as they break down everything you need to know about allergies. From the science behind the sniffles to the latest treatments like ILIT, get practical insider advice, real-mom empathy, and learn how taking control of your allergies can dramatically improve y...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of confusing allergy information and conflicting advice? Welcome to Allergy Actually, the podcast and YouTube channel hosted by your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meaghan Shepherd. We're breaking down everything you need to know about allergies, from the science behind the sniffles to the latest treatments, with practical insider ad...