Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Hosted by: Alice Hoyt, MD, and Pam Lestage, MBA

If you are a parent of a food allergy kid, then this is the podcast for you! Join food allergy experts - board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, FAAAAI, and food allergy mama Pam Lestage, MBA - as they dive into...

Episodes

How to Prescribe Stock Epinephrine to Schools and Other Entities

Episode #81

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Accidental ingestions of food allergens happen all too often, so kids with food allergies need access to epinephrine. While them having their own epi is ideal, that just...
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How to Feed Babies to Prevent Food Allergies: The Safety of "Early" Food Introduction

Season #5 Episode #80

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...
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Transforming Food Allergy Management in Children: A Deep Dive into Oral Immunotherapy with Dr. Richard Wasserman

Season #4 Episode #79

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...
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Confirming Your Child's Food Allergy Diagnosis: The Power of Ingestion Challenges

Season #4 Episode #79

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...
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Unpacking the Newest Anaphylaxis Practice Parameters with Dr. Dave Stukus: Expert Insights into Anaphylaxis Management

Season #4 Episode #78

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...
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A New Option for Food Allergy Families: Xolair Prevents Severe Allergic Reactions to Foods

Season #4 Episode #77

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...
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Real Questions Asked On Social Media about Food Allergies

Season #4 Episode #76

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!Looking for...
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OIT: All You Need to Know in Under 10 Minutes

Season #4 Episode #75

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...
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Don't set a resolution - do this instead for you and your kiddo with food allergies.

Season #4 Episode #74

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...
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Can SLIT induce remission in babies and littles with peanut allergies?

Season #4 Episode #73

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 KimDr. Kim is a renowned pediatric...
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Food Allergies and Shared Decision-Making: What Parents Need to Know

Season #4 Episode #72

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...
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The Risks of OIT and SLIT in Food Allergy - What You Need to Know

Season #4 Episode #71

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...
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