Welcome to your allergy lifeline..."The Allergist." A show that separates myth from medicine. Every episode of The Allergist is designed for YOU – the medical professional aiming to stay on the cutting edge of allergy care. We'll clarify, correct, and, most importantly, contextualize the latest evidence.
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‘Lots and lots of vomit’: a deep dive Into FPIES
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Send us a Text Message. “FPIES is real, both acute and chronic FPIES. It's not a myth, and it can be an allergic emergency.” -- Dr. Nowak-Wegrzyn Join Dr. Mariam Hanna for a comprehensive discussion on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) with Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, a leading expert in pediatric allergy and immunology at NYU Grossma…
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Spotting Acquired Immunodeficiencies: Separating Myths from Medicine
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Send us a Text Message. “I feel like the term "immunity debt" has become fashionable but has lost all its meaning for me." -- Dr. Samira Jeimy Join Dr. Mariam Hanna for a deep dive into secondary immunodeficiencies with Dr. Samira Jeimy, an assistant professor in the Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Western University. Dr. Jeimy share…
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Decoding Hereditary Angioedema: Expert Insights with Dr. Stephen Betschel
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Send us a Text Message. “HAE is a different disease than it was because of the advancement of treatments…make sure that you're offering the best form of therapy available to patients and their families.” -- Dr. Stephen Betschel Join Dr. Mariam Hanna in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Stephen Betschel, an associate professor in the Department …
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Apples, Pollen, and Itchy Mouths: Solving the PFAS Puzzle
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Send us a Text Message. “It's important to recognize that fresh fruits and vegetables can cause local reactions in the mouth and gut. But if they're not causing symptoms of a more severe allergic reaction, don't panic. Chances are good that this is not something that's going to lead to more worrisome features.” -- Dr. Anne Ellis Dr. Mariam Hanna si…
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Send us a Text Message. “I'm still getting told from families and other physicians that you can't make a diagnosis of asthma until they're six. Why? Why is this still happening? We can diagnose preschoolers with asthma.” -- Dr. Tiffany Wong Join Dr. Mariam Hanna as she sits down with Dr. Tiffany Wong who pushes back on the persistent and unfounded …
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Balancing chronic care and self-care for the patient and physician
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Send us a Text Message. “When you fly, the flight attendant is always telling you, put on your oxygen mask first before you help somebody else. And it's so true. We’re way more efficient in a clinic setting when we have taken care of ourselves.” -- Dr. Maureen Petersen Dr. Mariam Hanna sits down with Dr. Maureen Petersen, a pediatric allergist and …
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Adult vs. Childhood Food Allergies: A Deep Dive with Dr. Philippe Begin
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Send us a Text Message. “I felt I was actually controlling my condition. It wasn't controlling me.” -- Patient of Dr. Philippe Begin Join Dr. Mariam Hanna as she sits down with Dr. Philippe Begin, a renowned expert in allergy and immunology from the University of Montreal. They dive into the complexities of adult food allergies, distinguishing them…
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Shared Decision-Making: Beyond the Buzzword in Allergy Practice
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Send us a Text Message. "Usually when patients have really strong feelings, what they're really trying to tell you is what their priorities are and what they are most afraid of" -- Dr. Michael Cyr Join Dr. Mariam Hanna as she welcomes Dr. Michael Cyr, a leader in allergy and clinical immunology, to explore the vital role of shared decision-making i…
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Don't Delay: Embracing Early Intervention in Food Allergy Management
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Send us a Text Message. “Early introduction is the time-proven and research-proven prevention target for every child and every food.” -- Prof. Jonathan Hourihane Venture into the evolving landscape of food allergy management as Dr. Mariam Hanna welcomes Professor Jonathan Hourihane, a leading figure in pediatric allergy and immunotherapy from the R…
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Asthma in the Biologic Era: A New Prescription
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Send us a Text Message. “I guarantee you, within the next five years or within my lifetime, there may be a permanent solution to a lot of medical conditions including (asthma)." -- Dr. Jason Lee Asthma remains a formidable foe, particularly when it escalates to its severe form. This episode of "The Allergist," Dr. Mariam Hanna, explores the complex…
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Demystifying Hives: Autoimmunity, Treatment, and the Journey Forward
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Send us a Text Message. “(Urticaria) is not an allergic condition, it's an autoimmune condition, one. Two, it's not dangerous, but it can last long. Three, we have very good strategies to control it.” - Dr. Moshe Ben-shoshan Hives are probably one of the most misunderstood rashes by the general public. Hives are not life-threatening, but they're de…
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Climate Change and Allergies: Navigating the New not-Normal
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Send us a Text Message. “Worst allergy season ever? Might not be an exaggeration for that patient.” -- Dr. Adam Byrne On this episode, Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. Adam Byrne, an expert allergist and clinical immunologist, to unravel the complex relationship between climate change and allergic diseases. Dr. Byrne sheds light on how rising glob…
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Food Allergies: Myths, Medicine, and Moving Forward
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Send us a Text Message. “Food allergy tests are not screening tests…I will pause for dramatic effect…Food allergy tests are not screening tests.” Dr. David Stukus Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. David Stukus, a leading pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Together, they dive into the…
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Charting the course: Dr. Abdurrahman's prescription for medical leadership
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Send us a Text Message. “People think leadership has to be a loud person standing in front of everybody, declaring themselves the leader. Leadership isn't a dictatorship. Leadership is not always that loud person.” -- Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman On this episode of "The Allergist," we explore what leadership in medicine actually means with Dr. Zainab Abd…
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Are Allergy Ladders Baked into Immunotherapy?
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Send us a Text Message. “We don't do any fresh food skin testing because they have not been validated. And we know, if we put food on skin, we may well get a positive test, but we have no idea how to interpret that. And I think that's really important.” -- Dr. Douglas Mack On this episode of "The Allergist," we're climbing the food ladder with Dr. …
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Don't Fear the QI: Embracing Change with Dr. Victoria Cook
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Send us a Text Message. "Collaboration and communication is how we make change." - Dr. Victoria Cook Join Dr. Mariam Hanna in a fast paced conversation with Dr. Victoria Cook, a trailblazer in Quality Improvement, as they discuss how QI is not just reshaping patient care but also revitalizing the healthcare workforce by mitigating burnout. On this …
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A Journey Through Top Articles of 2023 with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt
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Send us a Text Message. “We cannot be dogmatic about what we say about epinephrine…we need as a field to stop being so dogmatic and do more studies to understand." -- Dr. Matthew Greenhawt Join us on this eye-opening episode, where we explore the latest breakthroughs in allergy and immunology with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt as he walks us through the pi…
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Happy New Year...The Allergist is back Jan. 9th
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Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year! We're taking a brief pause and will return with our next regularly scheduled podcast next week. We have some very exciting episodes lined up to kick off the new year. Our next full episode will be on January 9th, focusing on the top articles from 2023 that will change your practice. Following that, we'll expl…
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Deep Dive into Allergic Rhinitis Guidelines
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Send us a Text Message. “Don't be afraid of using these disease modifying therapies. They're safe, they're effective, they will actually let you get away with using less medication.” -- Dr. Anne Ellis Venture into the realm of allergic rhinitis as Dr. Mariam Hanna welcomes Dr. Anne Ellis, co-author of the latest Canadian guidelines for this common …
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis Untangled: Insights with Dr. Edmond Chan
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Send us a Text Message. “The allergist has many important roles in the management of EoE patients in the multidisciplinary EoE team.” - Dr. Edmond Chan Join Dr. Mariam Hanna in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Edmond Chan, a leading voice in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Dive into the ever-evolving landscape of this intriguing condition and …
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Beyond the myth: Unveiling the reality of penicillin allergy
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Send us a Text Message. “A patient does not need to avoid penicillin if a family member is allergic to penicillin.” Dr. Ana-Maria Copaescu Join Dr. Mariam Hanna along with expert allergy and immunology specialist Dr. Ana-Maria Copaescu on this episode of The Allergist, as they unravel the intricacies of penicillin allergy, a commonly misunderstood …
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Marvels and misconceptions of the immune system
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Send us a Text Message. "I just would like to take this moment to be a bit smug about how the immune system is really the issue in many, many disorders, although it is not acknowledged as such. It's really all about the immune system." - Dr. Rae Brager Join Dr. Mariam Hanna as she delves into the intricate world of immunodeficiency with pediatric i…
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Your Comprehensive Guide to Atopic Dermatitis
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Send us a Text Message. “Food allergies do not necessarily cause atopic dermatitis. but a compromised barrier function in the skin can lead to food allergies later on in life.” Dr. Vipul Jain Dive deep into the realm of skin health as Dr. Mariam Hanna sits down with Dr. Vipul Jain to untangle the intricacies of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as …
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Home Management of Anaphylaxis: New Understanding and Evolving Perspectives
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Send us a Text Message. "If you're ever thinking, should I use epinephrine or should I not? The answer is always yes, you should use it. It's always safe and it may be life saving.” - Dr. Elissa Abrams Venture into the heart of anaphylaxis matters as Dr. Mariam Hanna welcomes Dr. Elissa Abrams, a recognized expert on severe allergic reactions. They…
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Send us a Text Message. "If you're reaching for your blue inhaler twice a day, something's off." - Dr. Andrew O'Keefe As we navigate through peak asthma week, Dr. Mariam Hanna sits down with Dr. Andrew O'Keefe, a renowned allergist and clinical immunologist from St. John's, Newfoundland. Together, they dive deep into the myths and misunderstandings…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever feel like the world of allergy and immunology is changing just a bit too quickly? Welcome to your allergy lifeline..."The Allergist" podcast. A show that separates myth from medicine. Deciphering allergies and understanding the immune system. Hosted by Dr. Mariam Hanna, a pediatric allergist and the Pediatrics Section A…
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