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The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

The Itch: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology
Asthma
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Food Allergies
Allergies
Food Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Type 2 Inflammation
Biologics
Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Eczema
Mast Cell Disease
Mental Health
Epinephrine
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Quality Of Life
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Antihistamines
Systemic Mastocytosis
Indoor Air Quality
Patient Advocacy

A podcast bringing you easily digestible information on all things allergies, asthma eczema, and immunology

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Artwork for The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

Latest Episodes

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 this episode, we hope your biggest biologics questi... more

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 Sublett joins us to talk about why relying on ster... more

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 plain albuterol toward a combination inhaler that t... more

Most asthma peak week coverage focuses on kids heading back to school. But adults with asthma are just as much at risk, and often don't realize it until they're already in trouble.

Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta are joined by allergist Dr. Ashwin Shank... more

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Recent Guests

Giselle Mosnaim
Allergist and Immunologist, guest expert for the episode
Endeavor Health in Chicago; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Episode: #173 - Busting the Biggest Biologics Myths for COPD, Asthma, and Nasal Polyps
Dr. Wes Sublett
Allergist and immunologist
Louisville, Kentucky; American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology – Chair of Advocacy
Episode: #172 - Why Needing Systemic Steroids for Asthma Is a Warning Sign
Bill McCann
Board-certified allergist and pediatrician
Allergy Partners
Episode: #171 - Rescue Inhaler Changes in the Newest Asthma Guidelines
Dr. Ashwin Shankar
Allergist; medical editor for the Allergy & Asthma Network
Private practice in Dallas, TX; Advocacy Council member, AAC A&I; DEI Committee member
Episode: #170 - When Asthma Peak Week Hits Adults
Liz Elliott
School nurse administrator, Montgomery County School Health Services
Montgomery County School Health Services
Episode: #169 - What a School Nurse Wants Parents to Know About Asthma Peak Week
Neelu Tummala
ENT physician and climate health expert
New York City, ENT practice
Episode: #168 - Wildfire Smoke and Your Lungs, What You Need to Know
Dr. Anju Peters
Allergist and immunologist at Northwestern University
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Episode: #167 - How Is Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps Diagnosed and Treated?
Dr. Carina Venter
Registered dietician and gut expert
Episode: #166 - How Pregnancy and Your Baby's Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Food Allergy Prevention
Carina Venter
Dietitian and expert on gut microbiome and food allergies
Private practice; PhD/Postdoc background; Speaker on gut health
Episode: #165: Gut Microbiome's Role in Food Allergies

Hosts

Kortney
Host of the show; frequent moderator guiding discussion with clinical guests.
Payel Gupta
Co-host, board-certified allergist and immunologist; leads clinical discussions and patient-facing segments.
Courtney
Host introducing the patient perspective and guiding conversations alongside co-hosts.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Listen regularly

    I found this podcast before I found my allergist. It has been helpful as I’ve begun to understand diagnosed CSU and why I itch. Thankful for the ideas about solutions and new research as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyaDumdei
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it!

    Hi!

    I am 11 years old and I know this sounds weird but one of my major interests is itchiness. I do not have any condition that causes itchiness, but I have loved itchiness since I was three years old. This podcast is great thank you so much for making it. I love it!! Also, could you maybe to an episode about stress and the effect it has on eczema? Thanks!

    from the Rainbow Autistic Dragon

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Autistic dragon🦄
    United States4 months ago
  • So helpful

    I have urticaria and this has been so helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tarsemga
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lost and frustrated mom

    I have only listened to one episode and I know I am going to learn so much. My daughter has moderate chronic eczema due to environmental allergies. She is literally allergic to grass! She loves to play soccer and it’s been a very difficult road the last few years. She is only 10 and still learning how to take care of herself. My mother has lived with the same condition her whole life and I want my daughter’s quality of life to be so much better and different. I’m hoping to learn more about aller... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Girl mom woods
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best allergy podcast

    This has been such a great podcast, great content and well produced with information that is helpful for both allergists and patients. As an allergist, I like the recent review podcast on tepolizumab and CRSwNP, looking forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gabrielthe2nd
    United Statesa year ago

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#172 - Why Needing Systemic Steroids for Asthma Is a Warning Sign
Q: What steps should someone take if they've had multiple courses of oral steroids?
They should speak with an asthma specialist to reassess their controller medication, discuss stepping up therapy, and explore targeted options like biologics to minimize future steroid exposure.
#172 - Why Needing Systemic Steroids for Asthma Is a Warning Sign
Q: When should a patient consider triple therapy or biologics?
Triple therapy and biologics are considered when standard controllers and relievers fail to prevent exacerbations, with the goal of reducing the need for oral steroids and achieving better long-term control.
#172 - Why Needing Systemic Steroids for Asthma Is a Warning Sign
Q: What defines an asthma exacerbation and why is systemic steroid use significant?
An exacerbation is a rapid inflammatory increase in the lungs that leads to loss of control and worse symptoms; systemic steroids are used to quickly suppress inflammation, but they carry long-term risks and should be minimized through better controller therapy.
#168 - Wildfire Smoke and Your Lungs, What You Need to Know
Q: What practical steps can individuals take when air quality is poor?
Minimize outdoor exposure, use well-fitted N95 masks for outdoor activity, keep windows closed, use air purifiers with high-MERV filters, and ensure HVAC systems have proper filtration.
#168 - Wildfire Smoke and Your Lungs, What You Need to Know
Q: What should people look for in the air quality index and how do those numbers translate to health risk?
AQI measures several pollutants including PM2.5 and ozone; six color categories guide risk levels, with higher numbers indicating greater health concerns, especially for those with asthma or heart disease.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinician-patient-centered show that covers a wide range of allergy, asthma, eczema, and immunology topics. Episodes frequently feature medical experts alongside patient perspectives, offering evidence-based explanations, actionable strategies, and real-world guidance for managing conditions, navigating treatments, and coordinating care with schools, families, and clinicians. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on practical care (e.g., asthma management in schools, non-steroidal eczema therapies, gut microbiome in allergy development) and a commitment to patient advocacy, health equity, and accessible science. The format blends clinician insight with lived experience, making complex topics approachable for patients, fam... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Giselle Mosnaim
2. Dr. Wes Sublett
3. Bill McCann
4. Dr. Ashwin Shankar
5. Liz Elliott
6. Neelu Tummala
7. Dr. Anju Peters
8. Dr. Carina Venter

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