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If you are the parent of a child with food allergy, then this podcast is made for you. Join board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, as she dives into all things food allergy. Hear interviews with other allergists, advocates, and food allergy families, just like yours. Listeners have come to this podcast for years for answers to their food allergy questions and for strategies to live with less stress and more joy. Welcome!
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What topic would you like discussed? Text us! This episode focuses on the importance of early introduction of allergenic foods in preventing food allergies in infants. Tune in to hear Dr. Hoyt discuss the LEAP and EAT studies, which illustrate how feeding babies common allergens early can significantly reduce their risk of developing allergies. You'll come away from the episode with a better understanding of: • The rising rates of food allergies and changing recommendations • The significa...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Oral immunotherapy (OIT) has revolutionized the way we manage food allergies in children. Join Dr. Alice Hoyt as she interviews Dr. Richard Wasserman, a true pioneer in this groundbreaking treatment. Dr. Wasserman shares his journey on how and why he started offering OIT to patients over 15 years ago. Dr. Hoyt and Dr. Wasserman discuss the history of OIT and its similarities to allergy shots. They also emphasize the importance of collaborat...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! What is the gold standard in diagnosing an anaphylactic food allergy? It's not a skin test. It's not a blood test. It's an ingestion challenge. In this episode,Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses the critical role of ingestion challenges when it comes to accurately diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergies. By consuming the suspected allergen under the careful supervision of a board-certified allergist, patients can achieve a precise diagnosis, which is pivota...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Anaphylaxis is a a severe allergic reaction. How allergists manage anaphylaxis and how they advise their patients to manage anaphylaxis can mean the difference between life or death. That medical decision-making needs to be shared and have a foundation of evidence. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses the newest updates to the Anaphylaxis Practice Parameters, which were published in late 2023. You'll learn the data on: When an...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt, the caring doctor voice behind the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Show, and the eminent Dr. Dave Stukus, a trailblazer from Nationwide Children's Hospital, unpack the exciting news about Xolair (omalizumab). After two decades of lending a helping hand to asthma sufferers, Xolair is now FDA-approved to combat severe allergic reactions from food allergies. The deep-dive discussion zeros in on how this...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Have you ever posted a food allergy question on social? Don't miss this episode in which Pam poses real food allergy questions from social media to Dr. Hoyt! Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institu...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Take a deep dive into the world of oral immunotherapy with Dr. Alice Hoyt, a trusted board-certified allergist and mother, and Pam Lestage, a devoted mom navigating food allergies. They break down the essentials of OIT — from understanding what it is to exploring the risks and benefits. Whether you're an OIT skeptic or enthusiastic supporter, this episode promises insights that will deepen your understanding and enhance your decision-making proces...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! With the new year comes the talk of New Year's resolutions. Dr. Hoyt loves goal-setting but not with the traditional "resolution" type of goal-setting. Tune in to this episode to learn Dr. Hoyt's 3-step plan for making effective plans for the New Year and how these simple steps can help you and your kiddo with food allergies. Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder fro...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Dr. Edwin Kim about his research in sublingual immunotherapy in children with peanut allergies. Guest Dr. Edwin Kim Dr. Kim is a renowned pediatric allergist and immunologist who has extensive experience in treating children with food allergies. In this episode, he shares his research on sublingual immunotherapy, a method of allergy treatment that is gaining popularity among allergists and parents of children with food a...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Food allergy is a complex medical condition, so it's no surprise that navigating life with food allergies can be challenging. Shared decision-making can help. Join Dr. Alice Hoyt as she interviews colleague Dr. Sakina Bajowala on shared decision-making, especially as it pertains to food allergies and immunotherapy. Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon a...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! If you have heard of OIT or SLIT (oral immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy, respectively), then you've probably wondered how these therapies treat food allergies and, if they are so great, why isn't everyone doing them? Well, in part, it's due to potential risks, but there are also some other factors to consider. Join Dr. Hoyt as she discusses all this with her colleague Dr. Sakina Bajowala. Dr. Bajowala is a board-certified allergist with...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Did you know that many food allergies can be prevented? Early introduction of potentially allergenic foods, such as peanuts, can actually prevent the development of food allergies. Awesome, right? But how exactly are you supposed to feed a baby peanuts? You aren't - peanuts themselves absolutely are a choking hazard, so you have to use a developmentally appropriate form of a peanut-containing food. That's where it gets tricky. Dr. Katie M...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! On this episode of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo's 5 Minutes with a Food Allergist, Dr. Alice Hoyt answers a dad's question about how long kiddos are on OIT. Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Instit...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Are you wondering, "Do I really know what I need to know to best parent my kiddo who has food allergies?" Wonder no more. In this episode, Dr. Hoyt and Pam discuss the 3 must-do's to be an amazing, food allergy-informed parent! Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatri...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! When you are waiting for your kiddo's allergy appointment, you may be wondering what to expect at the appointment. Will the doctor do allergy testing that day? How should you prepare your kiddo? In this episode, Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss the 3 stages of most food allergy appointments. Don't miss this tactical, informative, peace-of-mind-providing discussion! Check out the FREE tool "7 Questions Your Allergist Will Probably Ask You About Food All...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Food allergy reactions can be super scary, especially the first reaction when you haven't seen an allergist and have so so so many questions. Has that happened to you? Tune in to this episode in which food allergy mama Pam and board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt share their 4 steps to feeling comfortable during that time of limbo between reaction and the allergist appointment. Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! Long appointments can be challenging for kiddos and for parents. How do you keep kiddos occupied without allowing them to stare at a screen for hours? Tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Hoyt and Pam talk with the Dr. Betty Choi about her top tips for fun, appointment activities that don't involve a screen! Join our FREE newsletter to submit YOUR questions! https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check o...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! OIT and SLIT are two relatively new ways to treat food allergies, but are they the right approach for every patient? Tune in to the great discussion in which Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses all things OIT and SLIT with her fellow OIT-allergist colleague Dr. Hugh Windom. What they say may surprise you! Don't miss Dr. Hoyt's newest food allergy course: Oral Immunotherapy: Primer for Parents. Join our FREE newsletter to submit YOUR questions! https://fo...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! There's absolutely a strong connection between eczema and food allergies, that connection may not be what you think it is! Read this post to learn how these two conditions are related... Tune in to this second part of our eczema-focused episode where Pam and Dr. Hoyt answer YOUR questions on all things eczema! Join our FREE newsletter and submit YOUR questions! https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Ch...
What topic would you like discussed? Text us! If you have a child with eczema or food allergy or both, chances are you've wondered what causes these two disorders. In fact, there's absolutely a strong connection between the two. But that connection may not be what you think it is... Tune in to this episode of the podcast where Pam and Dr. Hoyt answer YOUR questions on all things eczema! What's your food allergy question? Submit it, join our FREE newsletter, and learn more about food aller...
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I loved listening to this podcast! Dr. Alice Hoyt is amazing! I never knew about how the food industries with their labels have become so negligent due to covid. I also never knew all the information about the difference between labels that say may have been manufactured in a building that contains such and such vs may have been manufactured on a piece of equipment that may contain such and such. This podcast was so informative and really kept my interest and really taught me a lot and I really enjoyed listening to it. I have family members with food allergies and this brought me really into perspective into what they have to go through on a daily basis. I look forward to listening to your next podcast!