Food Allergy – Allergy & Asthma Network

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Managing Food Allergies in Teens (Ages 12-18)

Welcome to the latest episode of the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast. This is part five of our Food Allergy Ages & Stages series. This episode examines how to manage food allergies in tweens and teens, from ages 12 to 18. This episode is made in partnership with The Itch Podcast. Co-hosts Payel Gupta,…

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Managing Food Allergies from Baby to Preschool (Ages 0–5)

This podcast explains how to care for babies and toddlers with food allergies, spot early symptoms, and build safe habits from the very beginning.

Food Allergy Basics for All Ages

Welcome to our Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast. This is the second episode in our 6-part series about food allergies at different ages and stages of life. In this episode, we go over the basics of what you need to know after getting a new food allergy diagnosis. This episode is made in partnership…

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Early Introduction of Food Allergens

Welcome to our Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast. We are starting a 6-part series all about food allergies at different ages and stages of life. In our first episode, we’re talking about early allergen introduction. Exploring how feeding certain foods to babies early can help prevent food allergies from developing. This episode is produced…

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Food Allergy Management and Treatment

Welcome to our Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast series on food allergy treatment. In this episode, we explore the new ways to manage and treat food allergies. While there is not yet a cure for food allergies, treatments like omalizumab (Xolair®) and oral immunotherapy (OIT) can help make living with food allergies easier. This…

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Food Allergy Testing: Skin Prick, Blood Tests and Oral Food Challenge

Welcome to our Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast series on understanding allergies. This episode explains the tests available for diagnosing food allergies. Food allergy testing involves skin prick tests, three types of blood tests, and oral food challenges. We explore the importance of reaction history in making an accurate food allergy diagnosis. The podcast…

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How Allergic Reactions Work: The Science Behind Allergy Symptoms

Welcome to our new Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast series on understanding allergies. This episode explains what happens in your body during an allergic reaction. It also explores the differences between food allergies, food intolerance, and oral allergy syndrome. This episode is produced in partnership with The Itch Podcast. Co-hosts Payel Gupta, MD, and…

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Food Allergy and Its Impact on the Hispanic/Latino Community

A new podcast explores how social determinants of health impact food allergy outcomes in the Hispanic/Latino community.

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Food Allergy and its Impact on the Black Community

Listen to to our new podcast series food allergy and health equity. In this episode, we explore how social determinants of health impact food allergy outcomes in the Black community.