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

An Easy Approach to Early Food Allergen Introduction with Dr. Katie Marks Cogan

Season #4 Episode #70

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...
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"How long will my kiddo be on OIT?" - 5 Minutes with a Food Allergist

Season #4 Episode #69

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.Looking for...
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How to be a Food Allergy-Informed Parent

Season #3 Episode #68

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...
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What to Expect at Your Kiddo's Food Allergy Appointment

Season #3 Episode #67

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...
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After an Allergic Reaction: 4 Steps to Being Prepared (and How to Have Some Peace of Mind!) before Your First Food Allergy Appointment

Season #3 Episode #66

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...
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Fun, Screen-Free Activities to Keep Kiddos Occupied During Long Appointments

Season #3 Episode #65

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...
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Dr. Hoyt talks all things Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) with Dr. Hugh Windom

Season #3 Episode #64

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...
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The Eczema Episode! (Part 2)

Season #3 Episode #63

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...
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The Eczema Episode! (Part 1)

Season #3 Episode #62

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...
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Preventing Nut Allergies, One Puff At A Time!

Season #3 Episode #61

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Does the thought of your child developing a nut allergy keep you up at night? If so, you're not alone. Nut allergies can be life-threatening, and they can dramatically...
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3 back-to-school strategies for food allergy families

Season #3 Episode #60

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Back-to-school time can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for food allergy families. Meeting new teachers and starting new classes can be stressful enough,...
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Inside the Mind of a Food Allergist: Classifying Adverse Reactions to Foods

Season #2 Episode #59

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Have you ever wondered what an allergist is really thinking when that allergist is asking very specific, particular questions about your kiddo's reaction to a food? That's...
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