#139 - Understanding Food Allergy Labels & "May Contain" in the U.S.
Reading food labels can feel like a full-time job when you or your child has food allergies. Even when you know what to avoid, labels can still be confusing, especially when you run into “may contain”...
22 Dec 202539min
#138 - Prevalence of KIT D816V in anaphylaxis or systemic mast cell activation
Clonal mast cell disease is often missed because symptoms vary from person to person, tryptase levels can be normal, and bone marrow biopsies are hard to get. For some people, unexplained or very seve...
5 Dec 202543min
#137 - Diagnosing Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
Persistent congestion, pressure, or a reduced sense of smell often gets mistaken for allergies or a stubborn cold when it may be something more, like chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)....
20 Nov 202534min
#136 - Food Allergy Treatments: What to Ask Your Doctor
Avoidance has long been the standard for managing food allergies. But new options, such as oral immunotherapy (OIT) and biologic medications like Xolair (omalizumab), are changing the landscape. With ...
13 Nov 202537min
#135 - Food Allergies in School: A School Nurse’s Perspective
When it comes to keeping kids with food allergies safe at school, school nurses are often the quiet heroes behind the scenes. From managing allergy action plans and emergency responses to training tea...
6 Nov 202537min
#134 - How Dupilumab Reduces Mucus Burden in Asthma - VESTIGE Trial
Mucus plugging is a challenge in asthma care. It’s thick, sticky mucus that blocks the airways and doesn’t respond to regular inhalers. Even when inflammation improves, these plugs can lower lung func...
30 Okt 202538min
#133 - What is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?
Living with constant congestion, facial pressure, or a loss of smell can make daily life exhausting. For many people, these symptoms are more than just allergies or a lingering cold. They may be signs...
23 Okt 202523min
#132 - Boundaries & Communication in Food Allergy Families
Navigating food allergies is tough enough, but adding family dynamics to the mix can make things even more complicated. When loved ones don’t understand you or your child’s allergies or dismiss the ru...
17 Okt 202542min
