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The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology

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#179 - What Pharmacists Around the World Recommend for Allergies

October 15, 2026 · 40 min

The pharmacist is often the first person you talk to about allergies. So what are they thinking about when they hand you that box of antihistamines? Dr. Gupta and pharmacist Dr. Suzanne Soliman went to the World Congress of Pharmacy in…
#178 - What Is Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)?

October 8, 2026 · 43 min

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic condition that causes attacks of swelling in the skin, the belly, and sometimes the throat. Because it looks like an allergic reaction, it is often missed for years. Kortney and Dr. Payel…
#177 - Treating Chronic Hives in Special Populations (Women, Pregnancy, Kids, Older Adults & Multiple Conditions

October 1, 2026 · 29 min

Chronic hives guidelines give doctors a roadmap for treatment, but not everyone fits the same path. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, childhood, getting older, and living with more than one chronic condition can all change how chronic…
#176: SM Perspectives - The Doctor's Experience of Treating Systemic Mastocytosis

September 25, 2026 · 37 min

We hear a lot about the struggles patients face on their systemic mastocytosis journey, the years of normal labs, the feeling of not being believed. But have you ever wondered what that feels like from the doctor's side? Kortney and Dr…
# 175 - Your Mast Cell Disorder Questions, Answered

September 17, 2026 · 27 min

Mast cell disorders can feel confusing, especially with so much information floating around online and on social media. In this episode, we cut to the chase and tackle the most common mast cell disorder FAQs, straight from the…

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#174 - Choosing Between Chronic Hives Treatment Options

September 11, 2026 · 40 min

How do you decide what is the right medication for you after antihistamines are not working to manage your chronic hives? Dr. David Lang, one of the authors of the new chronic urticaria guidelines (still in review), walks through every…
#173 - Busting the Biggest Biologics Myths for COPD, Asthma, and Nasal Polyps

September 3, 2026 · 33 min

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…
#172 - Why Needing Systemic Steroids for Asthma Is a Warning Sign

August 27, 2026 · 39 min

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…
#171 - Rescue Inhaler Changes in the Newest Asthma Guidelines

August 21, 2026 · 42 min

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…
#170 - When Asthma Peak Week Hits Adults

August 13, 2026 · 29 min

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…
#169 - What a School Nurse Wants Parents to Know About Asthma Peak Week

August 6, 2026 · 42 min

Every September, doctors see a jump in asthma attacks and ER visits. It's called Asthma Peak Week, and it usually hits the third week of September, right when families are settling into their school routines. Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta…
#168 - Wildfire Smoke and Your Lungs, What You Need to Know

July 30, 2026 · 24 min

Wildfire smoke used to feel like someone else's problem. Now it can show up on air quality alerts hundreds of miles from any actual fire, and for anyone with asthma, that hazy sky can mean real trouble breathing. In this episode, Kortney…