ImmunoCAST

Is it really allergies causing patients’ rhinitis symptoms this spring or is it something nonallergic? Sure, pollen is out and about, but that doesn’t mean that those nonallergic triggers simply disappear when allergy season starts. Listen in as Gary and Luke discuss the different types of nonallergic rhinitis, potential triggers, and how healthcare providers can help provide clarity this allergy...

Allergic asthma can be triggered by pollen, dust mites, pets... and thunderstorms? It's not uncommon for clinicians to see patients with respiratory allergies who also suffer from allergic asthma. Join Gary and Luke as they discuss allergic asthma as well as important clinical information, such as practice parameters and guidelines, which may help healthcare providers optimize their patient manage...

Can a patient tolerate a male or female dog? Are they cross reacting with any other pet species? What is their risk of developing asthma? All these questions and more can be answered with the help of the next evolution of pet allergy testing: pet component resolved diagnostics. Join Gary and Luke as they dive into what allergen components are, how they can help optimize pet allergy patient care, a...

Educating patients with food allergies often entails conversations around checking food labels, informing restaurant staff, and general allergen avoidance, however, for those patients who are sexually active it may be a good idea to have "the talk" about potential risks they may face if they engage in intimate relations. From allergens being passed from kissing to how some allergenic molecule may...

There's no denying that the news, online trends, and social media may all impact how a patient perceives and understands their allergies and allergy symptoms. From increased awareness around alpha-Gal syndrome to social media ads advocating for patients to purchase allergy-related products, this relationship between patients and online media can be helpful, but sometimes counterproductive, when it...

It can be difficult for patients to manage their symptoms when they are surrounded by an allergen that is difficult to control, such as pollen. Gary and Luke dive into exactly what the allergy symptom threshold is and how understanding its relationship to allergen exposure reduction may aid clinicians in helping patients with allergies find relief. Episode Resources and references available at htt...

From the history of allergy testing to important guidelines, Gary and Luke discuss the nuances of specific IgE testing that every primary care healthcare provider should consider when managing patients with suspected allergic conditions. Episode resources and references available at https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/immunocast/s1e1.html?cid=0ct_3pc_05032024_9SGOV4

From medical guidelines and best practices to educational insights on specific disease states, ImmunoCAST is a podcast dedicated to providing healthcare providers of all specialties clinically relevant, easy-to-digest episodes on allergy related topics.