Hosted by Kara Wada, Amber Patterson, Meagan Shepherd · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 37 episodes
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Welcome to Allergy Actually — where real talk meets real science. We’re your bestie allergist moms —Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd—and we’re here to help you stop sneezing, scratching, and second-guessing your allergy care. With a combined 40+ years of clinical experience, we break down the science behind allergies into practical, real-life solutions. From pollen to peanuts, asthma to anxiety, we unpack it all with empathy, humor, and honest conversations. Whether you're a parent navigating a child’s food allergies or someone just trying to breathe easier, you'll find clarity, community, and calm here. Subscribe for weekly episodes that mix evidence-based medicine, lifestyle tips, and the kind of advice you’d expect from your smartest, kindest mom friend. Because living well with allergies shouldn’t feel so hard—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Kara Wada, Amber Patterson, Meagan Shepherd hosts Allergy Actually, a health show with 37 episodes published.
Send a text Do I Really Have to Wait 30 Minutes After My Allergy Shot? (The Life-Saving Reason Why) It's the most common question heard in any allergist's office: "Do I really have to wait 30 minutes after my allergy sho
Send us a text If your kid seems "always sick," it might not just be a bad immune system—it might be a complex mix of allergies and infections. With overlapping symptoms like cough, congestion, and fatigue, how can paren
Send us a text Did you know that having a history of an Albuterol inhaler prescription—even if you outgrew your asthma—can automatically disqualify a potential military recruit years later? Many parents are blindsided wh
Send us a text Plastic surgery tourism is everywhere, but we are seeing a different trend: medical tourism for allergies. Moms are flying across the country—and even internationally—so their kids and family members can f
Send us a text When we say "mites," you probably think of dust mites. But there’s another microscopic critter living on your skin—specifically, in your eyelash follicles—that could be causing your chronic eye issues, sty
Send us a text Does your family love skiing, but your kid (or you!) turns into a "snot fountain" on day one? You're not alone! That constant drip in the cold isn't always allergies—it's often a condition called non-aller
Send us a text It's a brand new year, which means fresh calendars, fresh intentions... and the same old allergies waiting for their spring comeback. But not this year! In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie all
Send us a text The Allergy Mom Survival Kit: What We ACTUALLY Carry in Our Bags Every mom has her go-to bag of tricks, but allergy moms take it to a whole new level! From EpiPens to safe snacks, wet wipes to inhalers, ou
Send us a text GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) are everywhere, but the conversation is shifting from just weight loss to their powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Are these drugs helping with asthma, chroni
Send us a text Love the idea of allergy shots but don't have 3-5 years to commit to weekly appointments? In this essential episode, your bestie allergist moms are joined by esteemed colleague Dr. Christopher Brooks, Assi
Send us a text Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Feel Good (Allergy & Sensitivity Friendly) If you’ve ever tried to find the perfect holiday gift for someone with food allergies, asthma, eczema, or fragrance sensitivities,
Send us a text Holiday Allergy Hacks: Real vs. Fake Christmas Trees & Handling Dusty Decor If you love decorating for Christmas but hate the sneezing, wheezing, and itchy eyes that sometimes follow, this episode of Aller
Send us a text Thanksgiving Allergy Hacks: How to Be a Great Guest (Without Feeling Like a Burden) Thanksgiving and holiday get-togethers are supposed to be fun, but when you have food allergies, asthma, or environmental
Send us a text Do you or your child dread swallowing pills? You are not alone! Up to 40% of people struggle with it, but it's a skill you can learn. In this essential "How-To" episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie all
Send us a text If you've ever struggled with a sudden, scary episode of difficulty breathing that feels like your throat is closing up, you might be experiencing Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD). Often confused with asthma,
Send us a text The "Hypoallergenic" Dog Myth: An Allergist's Guide to Pet Allergies You’ve heard the term "hypoallergenic dog," but is there really such a thing? Can choosing a dog with hair instead of fur, or one that d
Send a text If you've ever dealt with itching, burning, or irritation in your most sensitive areas and been repeatedly told it must be a yeast infection or BV, you are not alone. For many women, the real culprit isn't an
Send us a text Did Your Allergies Come Back in Your 40s? It Might Be Your Hormones. Did your allergies suddenly get worse (or appear out of nowhere) in your 30s or 40s? Do your allergy or asthma symptoms seem to flare at
Send us a text Halloween Allergy Hacks: A Parent's Guide to a Safe & Fun Spooky Season Spooky season should be fun, not frightening because of allergies! From candy swaps to costume hacks, your bestie allergist moms are
Send us a text You've heard about peanut immunotherapy, but what is food immunotherapy, actually? How do treatments like Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) work, and which one might be right for
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