#141 - The Peds-AIRQ explained: pediatric asthma control
Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions in children. It is a leading cause of missed school and emergency room visits. Doctors use tools (validated questionnaires) to assess how well a c...
23 Jan 43min
#140 - Why Sleep Matters for Allergies, Asthma, and Eczema
Sleep plays a critical role in managing allergies, asthma, and eczema, yet it is often overlooked in conversations about allergic disease. Sleep affects mood, focus, immune function, and inflammation,...
15 Jan 27min
#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 Des 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 Des 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
