Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Medical emergencies like anaphylaxis can be scary, especially when you - your kiddo's parent - are not there to make sure emergency medication is administered and protocols are followed. But what protocols are in place at your kiddo's school to help keep kids with food allergies and other medical conditions safe? Tune into this episode in whi...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Do you have a pile of your kiddo's food allergy information? Maybe you have thought about placing your kiddo's allergy test results into some sort of order - maybe organize all those pieces of paper in a binder? Or maybe you have the results available online, not exactly organized but somewhat in one place?  But it just doesn't seem quit...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Yep, you read that title right... A positive skin and/or blood test does not necessarily mean a person has an allergy. "But, why not?" you may be wondering. Tune into this episode of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where I discuss food allergy, immune tolerance, and how the immune system is like a teeter-totter! Check out this episode...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Have you ever wondered what's really happening during an allergic reaction? What is really causing: Hives Swelling Trouble breathing  Vomiting Low blood pressure High heart rate This episode tells how allergy cells - specifically mast cells - send out their cannonballs (ahem, degranulate) to wreak the havoc that is anaphylaxis. Visit Food Allergy...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Don't let the stress of setting and achieving a New Year's resolution stop you from setting important, achievable goals for 2021! Join Pam and me as we discuss our favorite and not-so-favorite approaches to setting important goals. This light-hearted yet tactical discussion will leave you feeling motivated and equipped to achieve any goal, in...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! When your allergist recommends a food challenge, what goes through your mind? "Is it safe?" "What if my kiddo has a reaction?" And back to, "Is it safe?" So what really is a food challenge , and is it safe ? A food challenge is a procedure performed in an allergist's office that involves your kiddo ingesting increasin...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 2020 was a year of the good, the bad, and the COVID, but if you love someone with food allergy, that food allergy was not put on hold due to COVID. I hope this podcast has been a blessing to you this year as you and your family have continued to manage food allergy despite the added challenges of a pandemic. In this final episode of 2020, I rank the to...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Eating away from home is one of the most stressful situations food allergy families can experience.  No matter how much you trust the restaurant and how fantastic its people are, the worry of allergen accidentally getting into your kiddo's food is always there to some degree. And how much of that allergen would cause an allergic reaction? A microg...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Many people want to read the same medical articles from the good journals their doctors read! Is that you? But maybe you don’t know how to read an article from a medical journal? Until now! Tune into this podcast in which Pam and I discuss how to read an article from a medical journal. And check out the blog ! Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Recommendations for when to feed babies certain foods have changed over the years. You may have had one set of recommendations for one child, then with another child, you had different recommendations! So when should babies first have foods like scrambled eggs and peanut butter?  We know that early introduction of potentially allergenic foods can certa...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Labeling foods for allergens can seem daunting. You may think "where do I find allergen information?" or "what's considered an allergen?" On this episode of the podcast, Pam and I discuss the tactical steps of labeling foods for allergens. These easy steps will make your meals with friends and families even more enjoyable and s...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Have you ever ordered something online and have been so excited about your purchase, that it will help you with whatever ails you, only to be disappointed? Many families who are dealing with food allergy or intolerance have ordered or considered ordering online allergy testing, but are disappointed with the results. Spoiler alert: testing for food alle...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Parenting is hard enough. Throw food allergy into that mix, and you may feel like you're Mario and have tunneled through the warp zone to a whole other level of difficulty. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can triumph over that Bowser that is food allergy! Tune in to this episode in which the parents of a tech start-up's CEO and t...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Do you worry about your kiddo with food allergies when the words "birthday party" or "family gathering" are spoken? Or maybe you are hosting someone with a food allergy and not really sure where to start? There are STRATEGIES to plan for a fun, safe time that everyone will enjoy. Tune in as Pam and I discuss strategies to use when p...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Have you ever wondered if gluten allergy is a real thing? And if that's real, then what is Celiac Disease? Tune in to hear my co-host Pam and me discuss the many ways your body can react to wheat! Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more   For Parents...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! If you were tasked with writing out the job description of a school nurse, what would be on that list? If your kiddo has food allergy, then definitely "knows how and when to use epinephrine auto-injector AND can show others the same." This is such an important part of being a school nurse as is caring for students with other medical condition...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Ever wonder what school nurses are taught about food allergies? Listen in to hear how these amazing medical providers - often the only medical providers in the entire school - are preparing for back-to-school time in this era of COVID. I talk through my list of favorite resources including a recent article from the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immun...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Are you ready to evacuate at a moment's notice? Chances are, you aren't. But you can be! 🤗 The recent hurricane devastated parts of my home state, so I was inspired to record this episode about evacuation preparedness. You need to hear this. And, of course, check out the accompanying infoblog . And get the Evacuation Checklist here ! Resourc...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! What do all parents of kiddos with food allergies fear? Anaphylaxis. But not just a severe allergic reaction but a severe allergic reaction when their kiddo does not have an epinephrine auto-injector available. Have you or your kiddo ever forgotten epinephrine? Or left it somewhere that can damage it, like a hot car? Then tune in to this episode in whi...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Worrying where your child's next meal will come from is tough enough. Add to that the significant issue of your child having a food allergy, and you are left with a scary, difficult situation. Emily Brown was there, and not only did she overcome that that challenging time in her life but she and her family are on a mission to help other families n...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! You've probably heard about doctors recommending babies eat peanut to prevent peanut allergy. This is a major shift from the recommendation made 20 years ago which recommended babies avoid this potentially allergenic food. Allergists did not have much evidence upon which to make that recommendation. But now we have evidence that supports actually...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Back-to-school time can be super stressful, especially if you have a kiddo with food allergy. And now, due to COVID-19, many school procedures are changing, bringing even more questions to the minds of parents of kiddos with food allergies. Sound like you? Tune in to this episode for a checklist of what are musts for back-to-school with food allergies...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Using epinephrine for anaphylaxis can be scary, right? But it can be LESS scary if you know the facts about it, anaphylaxis, and food allergy. Check out this week's podcast to demystify epinephrine!  Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more   For Paren...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Did you know there are multiple types of peach allergies? Tune in as Dr. Alice Hoyt answers questions from listeners about peaches, pollens, and peanuts, and how they are related to food allergy.  Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more   For Parents ➡️ Of...

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Testing for food allergies can be confusing! This, in part, is due to food allergy itself being a confusing disease. Did you know there is more than one type of food allergy? Not just peanut, egg, etc., but there is anaphylactic food allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis and other types of food allergies? Join Dr. Hoyt as she discusses different types o...