#21 - Interview with Gina & Jill - Passing the torch to your allergy teen

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic condition that causes attacks of swelling in the skin, the belly, and sometimes the throat. Because it looks like an allergic reaction, it is often missed...

8 Loka 42min

Chronic hives guidelines give doctors a roadmap for treatment, but not everyone fits the same path. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, childhood, getting older, and living with more than one chronic...

1 Loka 28min

We hear a lot about the struggles patients face on their systemic mastocytosis journey, the years of normal labs, the feeling of not being believed. But have you ever wondered what that feels like fro...

25 Syys 37min

Mast cell disorders can feel confusing, especially with so much information floating around online and on social media. In this episode, we cut to the chase and tackle the most common mast cell disord...

17 Syys 26min

How do you decide what is the right medication for you after antihistamines are not working to manage your chronic hives? Dr. David Lang, one of the authors of the new chronic urticaria guidelines (st...

11 Syys 40min

Starting a biologic can feel intimidating, especially if you are worried it means being on medication forever, or wondering if it will actually replace your inhaler or your next sinus surgery. After t...

3 Syys 33min

Needing oral steroids for your asthma is a signal, not just a setback. It could be a sign that your asthma is not actually under control, even if you feel like you're managing it day to day. Dr. Wes S...

27 Elo 39min

For decades, the rescue inhaler was simple: feel tight, take a puff, breathe easier. But the newest asthma guidelines have changed what's actually recommended inside that inhaler, shifting away from p...

21 Elo 42min