
#106: The Risks and Realities of Steroid Overuse for Eczema
Have you ever wondered if steroids are the best choice for managing your eczema? While both topical and oral steroids offer quick relief from severe eczema flares, understanding their long-term risks...
27 Maalis 202531min

#105 - Understanding Oral Corticosteroid Overuse in Asthma
Ever wonder if the “asthma shot” from the ER, or those go-to steroid pills for your asthma flares, might be doing more harm than good? Dr. Dipa Sheth joins us to discuss the common pitfalls of relying...
21 Maalis 202528min

#104 - Achieving Control in Type 2 Inflammation
What does "control" mean when managing allergic conditions, and how can you achieve it? When you have asthma, eczema, nasal polyps, or other conditions caused by type 2 inflammation, reaching a state ...
13 Maalis 202529min

#103 - Pediatric Type 2 Inflammation: can we slow or stop allergic conditions in children?
Can you slow down the atopic march and prevent kids from developing more allergic diseases? Type 2 inflammation plays a central role in allergic diseases, which impact children from infancy through ad...
6 Maalis 202527min

#102 - Comorbidities of Type 2 Inflammation
Why do conditions like asthma, nasal polyps, or eczema become more severe when they coexist? Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta are joined by Dr. Michael Blaiss to explore the common thread linking multiple ...
21 Helmi 202526min

#101 - What is Type 2 Inflammation?
What do asthma, eczema, EoE, and nasal polyps have in common? They all stem from Type 2 inflammation! Type 2 inflammation is a major cause of many allergic and inflammatory conditions, yet it remains ...
13 Helmi 202520min

#100 🎉 100 Episodes of Allergy Education: Lessons from an Allergist & Patient
We’re celebrating 100 episodes and six years of The Itch Podcast! In this special episode, Dr. Payel Gupta and Kortney reflect on their journey—sharing insights from their experiences as a doctor-pat...
10 Helmi 202518min

#99 - Understanding Infant Anaphylaxis
What would you do if your baby had a severe allergic reaction? Recognizing and treating anaphylaxis in babies can be overwhelming, but knowing the right signs and symptoms can help you decide when to ...
30 Tammi 202535min




















