My Allergist Dad

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...