Food Allergy and Your Kiddo: Recent Episodes

Alice Hoyt, MD, and Pam Lestage, MBA

If your kiddo has a food allergy, 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 all things food allergy. Hear interviews with world-renown allergists as well as food allergy advocates and food allergy families, just like yours. This podcast will answer many of your food allergy questions and provide you with strategies to make your life and your family's life ones of LESS STRESS and MORE JOY.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt sits down with Dr. Doug Jones — board-certified allergist, co-founder and president of FAST OIT (Food Allergy Support Team), and host of The Immune Edit podcast — fresh off the FAST OIT Conference in Dallas.

Dr. Jones shares the patient encounter that changed the trajectory of his career: a family facing five simultaneous food allergies, a room full of tears, and a doctor who left the appointment and put his head on his desk in frustration. That moment sent him on a path to find something better, and eventually to Dr. Richard Wasserman, OIT, and building one of the most influential food allergy treatment communities in the world.

Together, Dr. Hoyt and Dr. Jones cover a lot of ground — including the complicated history of why OIT took so long to reach patients, what happens when business models and patient outcomes don't align, and why the next frontier is getting this treatment into mainstream allergy training.

In this episode:
~Why telling families "just avoid it and carry your EpiPen" never felt like enough
~The family that changed Dr. Jones's career — and what he did after they left his office
~How connecting with Dr. Wasserman in 2012 set everything in motion
~The divide between private practice and academia on OIT, and why it's finally shifting
~Why Palforzia mattered even for doctors who weren't using it
~What FAST OIT's email list of 700+ allergists is doing to break down silos
~The importance of patient goals — and why "bite proof" means something different to everyone
~Why teens and college students with food allergies are a population we need to reach
~What it means to ethically market your practice as an allergist
~Dr. Jones's biggest aha moment from this year's conference
~FAST London 2027 — and why the global expansion matters

Connect with Dr. Doug Jones:
Instagram: @DrDougJones
Website: doctordougjones.com, myimmunenetwork.com, fastoit.org
Podcast: The Immune Edit

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Catherine Jackson, co-founder of Mission MightyMe, about the evolution of food allergy prevention, early allergen introduction, and Mission MightyMe's innovative products designed to encourage early and regular consumption of allergens. They discuss recent research, pediatric feeding guidelines changes, and practical tips for parents managing food allergies.

Resources mentioned:
Mission MightyMe
Dr. Hoyt's free CME course on feeding babies to prevent food allergies
Navigating Food Allergies by Dr. Alice Hoyt — available now

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt and Lindsay Levine discuss how to dine out safely with food allergies, emphasizing communication, restaurant practices, and supporting friends with allergies. They share practical tips, restaurant insights, and the importance of awareness for both food allergy families and the general public.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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We're celebrating 100 episodes of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo and the release of Dr. Hoyt's book "Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent's Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence" — and we're doing it a little differently. This week, the Hoyt Institute's communications strategist Lindsay Levine turns the mic around and puts Dr. Hoyt in the hot seat. From her LSU roots to launching a food allergy ecosystem, Dr. Hoyt opens up about the journey behind the podcast, her practice, and everything in between.

Subscribe to YouTube: @hoytfoodallergy
Instagram: hoytfoodallergy
Facebook: Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Dr. Carina Venter about expanding our understanding of food allergy prevention and management. They discuss diet diversity, the gut microbiome, food ladders, and innovative products like Grow Happy to help families introduce allergens safely.

Find Carina at carinaventer.com.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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It feels like everywhere you turn, something else is being labeled as dangerous. Seed oils. Food dyes. Processed ingredients. But for families already navigating food allergies, layering in more restrictions can quickly become overwhelming — and not always for good reason.

In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt sits down with Molly Kimball, registered dietitian and founder of Eat Fit, to sort through what the science actually says. They break down what seed oils really are, why not all of them deserve the same bad reputation, where synthetic food dyes are hiding in your food (and your medicine cabinet), and how to know when food restriction is helpful versus harmful.

Resources mentioned:

Chemical Cuisine by CSPI — a free guide to food additives, color-coded by safety
Molly's podcast: Fueled (episode on synthetic food dyes featuring food scientist Thomas Galligan)
Eat Fit — Ochsner's nonprofit nutrition initiative across Louisiana restaurants, schools, and markets
Watkins natural food dyes

About Molly Kimball: Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a lifestyle dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics. She founded Eat Fit through Ochsner Health and has spent over two decades helping thousands of clients find evidence-based, personalized nutrition approaches. She also hosts the podcast Fueled and contributes regularly to local TV and print media in New Orleans.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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Dr. Hoyt addresses three smart questions from Facebook posts that hit real pain points in pediatric food allergy:

Confusing “tree nut” lists
OIT that turns into a nightly fight
How real foods can be used to desensitize kids with food allergies.

Mentioned link: FDA's List of Tree Nuts

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Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Laura and Jennifer from @momsoncall share their inspiring journey from healthcare providers to parenting resource experts, emphasizing the power of routines, confidence, and love in navigating childhood sleep, development, and feeding challenges, especially for families navigating food allergies.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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The headlines makes it sound simple: omalizumab (Xolair) performs as well as or better than multi-food oral immunotherapy for food allergy. But once you look under the hood, the story gets a lot more nuanced and a lot more real. Fresh from the AAAAI 2026 conference, I walk you through what the new data actually show, why the study design isn't ideal, and what parents should ask their allergist before choosing a path, whether that be with Xolair, OIT, SLIT, or avoidance.

Link to the articles I mention:

Food Allergy Peds Hub: https://foodallergypedshub.hoytallergy.com/newsletters/the-food-allergy-friday-newsletter/posts/is-xolair-superior-to-oit

Doximity: https://opmed.doximity.com/articles/aaaai-2026-good-science-great-connections

If this helps you think more clearly about your child's food allergy treatment, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more families can find it.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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Dr. Alice Hoyt explains how allergists diagnose food allergies, differentiate them from other adverse reactions, and the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. This episode covers key questions to identify true food allergies and the significance of proper testing and treatment options.

Resources:

Find an Allergist Tool - American Academy of Allergy - https://acaai.org/resources/find-an-allergist/

Fast OIT - Food Allergy Support Team - https://fastoit.org/

keywords: food allergy, allergy diagnosis, anaphylaxis, F-Pies, immune response, allergy testing, treatment options, allergist, food reactions

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt shares a practical and empowering mental model—the RAST framework—to help families navigate the complexities of food allergies with confidence. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing food allergies for years, this approach offers clarity and actionable steps to enhance your journey.

food allergy diagnosis, new food allergy parent, epinephrine, allergist advice, managing food allergies

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this new episode of “Food Allergy and Your Kiddo,” Dr. Hoyt discusses the recent news regarding Palforzia, the first FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergies, which is set to be discontinued. She explains how Palforzia works, its significance in oral immunotherapy (OIT), and the implications of its discontinuation for patients. Dr. Hoyt also addresses the challenges and limitations of Palforzia, including insurance coverage and the preferences of parents for more accessible alternatives like peanut butter. The conversation emphasizes the importance of discussing transitioning options with allergists and the ongoing viability of OIT without Palforzia.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses her recent experience speaking at a panel in Washington, D.C., focused on improving access to epinephrine for anaphylaxis. She emphasizes the importance of making epinephrine available over the counter and addresses the challenges faced by schools and families in accessing this life-saving medication. Dr. Hoyt also highlights the role of education in ensuring proper use of auto-injectors and shares insights from the FDA's evolving approach to non-prescription drugs.

Mentioned Links

Panel: https://youtu.be/99rUAtMGfYI?si=Sw4IrjqNGXG2-6OD
ACNU: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/over-counter-otc-nonprescription-drugs/nonprescription-drug-product-additional-condition-nonprescription-use

Keywords

epinephrine, anaphylaxis, FDA, over-the-counter, auto-injectors, education, access, healthcare, medication, allergy

Takeaways

Epinephrine should be available over the counter.
Education is key to proper use of auto-injectors.
Access to epinephrine is crucial for schools and families.
FDA is exploring new approaches to non-prescription drugs.
Non-medical individuals can learn to use auto-injectors.
Cost and insurance barriers affect access to epinephrine.
Antihistamines are not a substitute for epinephrine.
Proper training can prevent misuse of auto-injectors.
Epinephrine is not a habit-forming medication.
Collaboration with healthcare providers is essential.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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"Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus" is a fun children's story for children, parents, and educators. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing food allergies, being prepared with necessary medications like an "EpiFriend," and displaying empathy in emergency situations. It also highlights the significance of forgiveness and friendship, demonstrating that these values can turn even the most difficult circumstances into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses oral immunotherapy (OIT) for children with food allergies, addressing common parental concerns about safety, the treatment process, expected outcomes, and emotional support for children undergoing OIT. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the risks and benefits of OIT, the practical steps involved in the treatment, and the emotional aspects of managing food allergies in children.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt dives deep into Disney’s recent and surprising change to its food allergy policy. After releasing an episode outlining how her family safely plans for Disney, the policy shifted — servers are no longer required to ask diners if they have food allergies.

To get clarity for food allergy families, Dr. Hoyt traveled to Orlando for a speaking engagement and then headed straight to Disney Springs to get firsthand insight. She shares what she learned from cast members, managers, and her own dining experience at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.

This episode gives you the real, updated picture of what to expect at Disney with food allergies, and how to stay safe while still experiencing the magic.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt shares her insights on planning a Disney World trip with food allergies. She discusses her personal experiences and offers four key strategies:

Theme your trip
Pick your priorities
Plan your days
Dining safely with specific strategies (tune in to hear more!)

Dr. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of communication with Disney staff to ensure a magical and safe experience for families with food allergies.

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode of "Food Allergy and Your Kiddo," Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes back Tamara Hubbard (@foodallergycounselor) to discuss the impact of recent studies on peanut allergy prevention and how parents of children with food allergies may be feeling about this news.

The conversation highlights the importance of community support, evolving guidelines, and the emotional journey of parenting children with food allergies.

Let us know how YOU are feeling by sharing your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe to YouTube: @hoytfoodallergy
Instagram: @hoytfoodallergy
Facebook: Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy

Resources

📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - order from Amazon and more

For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents

For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub

For Schools ➡️ Code Ana

For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy
🔎 Find an Allergist
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Tamara Hubbard about her new book, 'May Contain Anxiety,' which addresses the challenges of parenting children with food allergies. They discuss the emotional journey of writing the book, the realities of food allergy-related anxiety, and practical strategies for parents to manage their fears while fostering resilience in their children. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication with allergists, understanding values in parenting, and recognizing unhelpful approaches to anxiety. Tamara shares insights from her clinical experience and personal journey, providing valuable resources for families navigating food allergies.

Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents.

Are you a pediatric clinician and you want to stay up-to-date on food allergy information that's relevant to your practice? Join the Food Allergy Pediatric Hub.
Are you in need of an allergist in your area?
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder

Would like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute!

Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes Dr. Tom Chacko, a board-certified allergist from Atlanta, to dive into the complexities of food allergies, focusing on oral immunotherapy (OIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). They discuss Dr. Chacko's journey into the field, the importance of whole foods in treatment, and collaborative efforts within the FAST network. The conversation also addresses the need for patient-centric care in allergy treatment.

Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents.

Are you a pediatric clinician and you want to stay up-to-date on food allergy information that's relevant to your practice? Join the Food Allergy Pediatric Hub.
Are you in need of an allergist in your area?
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder

Would like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute!

Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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Receiving a food allergy diagnosis for your child can feel like the world has suddenly shifted beneath your feet. What was once a simple trip to the grocery store now involves scrutinizing labels, and family gatherings transform into potential hazard zones. But here's the truth: with the right plans in place, you can navigate this journey with confidence rather than fear.

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt welcomes back co-host Pam Lestage to share five essential plans every mother new to food allergies needs. Drawing from both medical expertise and lived experience as food allergy moms, they offer a framework that puts you into the driver's seat of your child's food allergies.

Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents.

Are you a pediatric clinician and you want to stay up-to-date on food allergy information that's relevant to your practice? Join the Food Allergy Pediatric Hub.
Are you in need of an allergist in your area?
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder

Would like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute!

Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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The world of food allergy treatment has been buzzing with headlines claiming that Xolair (omalizumab) is "superior" to oral immunotherapy for treating multiple food allergies. As a board-certified allergist who both prescribes Xolair and performs multi-food OIT, I'm here to cut through the hype and provide clarity on what these treatments actually offer.

Let me take you behind those headlines to examine the OUtMATCH study that sparked these claims and we will decide whether Xolair truly is superior to OIT.

Links I mention:

Here is the Food Allergy Peds Hub article on this topic, which has the graphic I mentioned.

Here is a link to Dr. Platts-Mills' amazing article.

Regarding OUtMATCH stage 2, the study results are not published (at the time of this publication - my info came from the presentation at the AAAAI 2025 and the photos I snapped of the presentation of the data). Here is the NIH link I mentioned.

Here is my Doximity article on this topic.

Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents.

Are you a pediatric clinician and you want to stay up-to-date on food allergy information that's relevant to your practice? Join the Food Allergy Pediatric Hub.
Are you in need of an allergist in your area?
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder

Would like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute!

Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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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 isn't always the reality.

Stock epinephrine is epinephrine prescribed to a school or other entity to be used to treat a child or adult having an anaphylactic emergency. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Hoyt shares a training she led for fellow prescribers. In this training, she teaches the ins and outs of stock epinephrine. In this episode, you'll learn:

What really is stock epinephrine?
How do you determine what your state's law says about stock epinephrine?
How can you prescribe stock epinephrine?

If you are not a prescriber, still check out this episode so you can learn about this process, and share it with a doc you know!

If you are a prescriber, then check out then click here to access the webinar, and earn an hour of CME!

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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 significance of early introduction
• The LEAP and EAT studies and their findings
• The safety of early introduction

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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 collaboration among allergists to make life-changing therapies more accessible worldwide.

OIT presents unique challenges across different age groups, and this conversation sheds light on these nuances. With relatable analogies like gym workouts, Dr. Wasserman and I talk through the adjustments necessary to maintain tolerance without overwhelming the patient. From the unique challenges faced by children and teens at different ages to potential family conflicts, this episode offers practical insights for managing food allergies over the long run, helping both the patient and the patient's family feel supported every step of the way.

Dr. Hoyt asks Dr. Wasserman to share his experiences on helping families navigate the myriad challenges that come with OIT, from the impact of illnesses on dosing schedules to the necessity of avoiding certain activities post-dosing. Dr. Wasserman shares his thoughts on the FDA-approved peanut allergy product and shares about his team's efforts to ease the journey of peanut OIT for kids. Concluding on a high note, Drs. Hoyt and Wasserman celebrate the immense relief and joy that OIT brings to many families, many times enabling children to safely consume previously dangerous allergens. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a true trailblazer in the field of food allergy management!

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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 pivotal before embarking on treatment plans like oral immunotherapy or long-term avoidance strategies. She shares valuable insights and tips on how to prepare for an ingestion challenge, ensuring a smooth and reassuring process for both patients and families.

Dr. Hoyt also explores the life-changing impact ingestion challenges can have, especially for young children and their parents. Drawing from the groundbreaking LEAP study, she stresses the importance of confidently introducing potentially allergenic foods to children, highlighting how, in some cases, ingestion challenges provide firsthand safety assurance. Additionally, she touches on the complexities of food allergy skin and blood testing and how these tests should not be considered confirmatory for food allergies.

Tune in to learn how ingestion challenges empower food allergy families and, in some cases, confirms that a child is no longer allergic to a food.

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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 and how to best administer epinephrine
When you should go to the ER
The likelihood of a severe allergic reaction occurring in babies after their first ingestion of an allergen
When it may be safe to stay home

Don't miss this episode, and bookmark it - you'll want to come back to this one!

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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 well-seasoned medication works its magic by cozying up to allergic antibodies, decreasing the fright from accidental food allergen encounters. 🛡️ If you've been dealing with food allergies, lend us your ears as top allergists discuss who might benefit from Xolair. 🎧💕

Episode Highlights:

Take a brief stroll down memory lane to hear Xolair's past.
Consider how Xolair may add a layer of protection for your little one.
Review the safety profile that makes Xolair a relatively safe option.

Guest Expertise:

Dr. Alice Hoyt, your go-to allergist and familiar voice on the podcast, chats with Dr. Dave Stukus, known for his heartfelt commitment to helping food allergy families at the renowned Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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Got a friend or loved one who's constantly on their toes because of food allergies? Share this episode with them—it just might be the information they've been waiting for! 📢

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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!

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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 process.

The Science of OIT

OIT is one method that reprograms the body's immune response, teaching it to be less reactive to a particular food allergen. As in this episode, some immune systems are easier to reprogram than others.

Is OIT Right for Your Family?

Curious about the boundaries of OIT? Dr. Hoyt shines a light on who often is a good candidate for OIT. From children to adults, the conversation extends beyond simple yes or no to why and how.

Risks and Benefits

OIT therapy isn't a casual stroll. OIT takes time, and it can cause mild adverse reaction to severe anaphylactic reactions. That said, OIT can be powerful enough teach the immune system to tolerate a food enough so that a person can be bite-proof or, in some cases, even begin to free-eat the food.

Next Steps

Learn even more about OIT on foodallergyandyourkiddo.com!

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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.

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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 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 allergies.

SLITSublingual immunotherapy, also known as "SLIT," is a form of food allergy treatment in which diluted allergen is placed under the tongue daily. The concentration is increased until the patient reaches a maintenance dose. The maintenance dose is continued for years. The goal of SLIT is to desensitize the patient's immune system to specific allergens, reducing the allergic response and decreasing the risk of a severe allergic reaction when he allergen is accidentally ingested.

Take-Aways

SLIT is safe for children.
SLIT is effective in children.

References

Dr. Kim's article in JACI

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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.

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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 specific expertise in the treatment of food allergies. She practices outside of Chicago and helps families navigate the world of food allergy and, in many cases, helps make her patients significantly less allergic to foods. Dr. Bajowala is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and is incredibly well respected by her colleagues in the OIT space.

Note: the doctors mention a couple resources during this episode:
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https://solidstarts.com/

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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 Marks-Cogan, board-certified pediatric and adult allergist, had the same concerns, so she and her team invented Ready, Set, Food! It's a series of food powders that allows food proteins to be introduced to babies right through their bottles.

On this episode, Dr. Hoyt interviews Dr. Marks-Cogan, and these two allergists/moms discuss early allergen introduction and the Shark Tank-awarded and allergist-approved food product that is helping moms and dads get these foods into babies' diets early and often.

Note: Dr. Hoyt is NOT a paid spokesperson for Ready, Set, Food! and received no financial compensation for this interview.

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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.

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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!

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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 Allergy Reactions" along with other great downloadables and courses on the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy Online Learning Portal.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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 impact a child's entire family.

But there is good news: some food allergies CAN BE PREVENTED. Tune in to this episode to learn more about "early introduction" of foods and one mom's journey that is helping families across the world.

BONUS: Check out https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com/preventing-nut-allergies-one-puff-at-a-time/ for a 20% discount code for Mission MightyMe goodies!

Stop wondering about food allergy testing! Check out Dr. Hoyt's ebook The Food Allergy Mamma's Guide to Food Allergy Skin & Blood Testing: What It All Really Means!and check out all her awesome resources on Etsy!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist OIT Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/hoytfoodallergy/The Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy is the Official Allergy Practice of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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, but add food allergy management to the mix, and the worry factor can jump ten-fold.

But rest easy!

Food allergy mom Pam Lestage and food allergist Dr. Hoyt recently discussed their three simple strategies to an awesome back-to-school. Check out this episode of the podcast for all the details!

Stop wondering about food allergy testing! Check out Dr. Hoyt's ebook The Food Allergy Mamma's Guide to Food Allergy Skin & Blood Testing: What It All Really Means!and check out all her awesome resources onEtsy!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist OIT Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/hoytfoodallergy/The Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy is the Official Allergy Practice of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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 because the allergist is trying to determine the underlying type of reaction.

While some adverse reactions to foods are food allergies, other reactions are not immune-mediated and, thus, are not allergies. And not all food allergies have the same clinical presentations or treatments!

It's so very important to identify and understand the type of adverse reaction to food that's present so that a clear and effective management plan can be put into place.

This episode has a ton of information that's foundational to understanding food allergies! Don't miss this!

Stop wondering about food allergy testing! Check out Dr. Hoyt's ebook The Food Allergy Mamma's Guide to Food Allergy Skin & Blood Testing: What It All Really Means!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/hoytfoodallergy/The Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy is the Official Allergy Practice of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Are you excited about summer? (We sure are!!!) And with summer come new yet familiar challenges regarding food allergies.

Tune in to this fantastic, tactical episode in which Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss their top 3 must-do's to have a wonderful, safe, low-stress summer. SPOILER ALERT: it's all about being prepared!

Stop wondering about food allergy testing! Check out Dr. Hoyt's ebook The Food Allergy Mamma's Guide to Food Allergy Skin & Blood Testing: What It All Really Means!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/hoytfoodallergy/The Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy is the Official Allergy Practice of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

The information in this and all episodes is for educational purposes only and is NOT medical advice. Talk with your doctor before starting any regimen.

Do seasonal allergies get you down?

Is the itchy/drippy/sneezy just over-the-top?

And are you tired of staring at all those meds in the allergy aisle without really knowing what any of them really do or what you should spend your money on?

Tune in to this special BONUS episode to hear Dr. Hoyt discuss her regimen to combat seasonal allergies without wasting money or using unnecessary medications.

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

We apologize in advance for the sound quality and plan to re-record a similar episode soon. So why did we post this? Well, there is a LOT of good info in this episode, so we decided to make it available to you even though it does not meet our standard for sound quality.

If your kiddo has a food allergy, you may have heard about OIT.

What is OIT?

"OIT" stands for Oral ImmunoTherapy. It is a months to years long process in which the immune system is taught to tolerate an allergen or allergens.

Dr. Hugh Windom was an early-adopter of OIT and has desensitized MANY patients using safe, effective protocols. Dr. Windom is very well recognized and respected in the OIT allergist community (and he's super nice and easy to talk to!).

Enjoy this discussion (despite the glitchy sound quality), and reach out with your questions!

P.S. This episode is also on video on YouTube and Vimeo!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

If you have a child with a food allergy, you've likely heard of IgE-mediated food allergies. But there's another type of food allergy that is less well-known - FPIES. Although FPIES is not an IgE-mediated food allergy, it can still be a severe and potentially life-threatening condition.

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Hoyt interviews THE WORLD RENOWN EXPERT on FPIES: Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn. Drs. Nowak-Wegrzyn and Hoyt described the symptoms of FPIES, best practices for management, and some very good news about this disorder.

Don't miss this informative, enjoyable discussion!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

Leaving your child in someone else's care can be difficult, especially if your child has a special medical need like a food allergy.

In this episode, Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss strategies to find the right person to babysit or nanny your kiddo and to prepare that person to manage food allergies.

Plus, check out their Babysitter Guide, a tool you should tape onto your refrigerator right next to your kiddo's anaphylaxis action plan and auto-injectors whenever you leave your kiddo with the sitter!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

Stock epinephrine saves lives.

What is "stock epi" ? It's epinephrine prescribed to an individual or, more commonly, to an entity to be used in case of an allergy emergency, such as when someone is having anaphylaxis but does not have their own epinephrine auto-injector.

In this episode, Dr. Hoyt interviews her mentee (future doctor) Maddie Oxford about their recent paper in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice entitled "The Heterogeneity of Stock Epinephrine Legislation in the United States."Does your state have stock epi legislation? Does it apply to individuals or to entities? Are schools required to have stock epi in your state? Tune in for more about stock epi, and click HERE for free access to the article (available through the Journal for a short time!).

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

A good pediatrician is such a blessing to a family. Pediatricians have to know so much about so much! And thank goodness they do because they help keep kiddos safe!

On this episode of the podcast, Pam and Dr. Hoyt discuss their top 3 strategies for pediatricians when it comes to food allergies. If you are a pediatrician or you have a kiddo who sees a pediatrician, tune in!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

Have you ever wondered how your allergist approaches his/her allergy practice?

In this episode, Pam interviews Dr. Hoyt about how and why she decided to open her own food allergy practice and why she believes that integrated, comprehensive care navigation and mental health support are critical components of her practice.

This "behind the scenes" episode with Pam and Dr. Hoyt is not one to miss!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

We all know that teachers can make a significant impact on the lives of the children they teach. Some of the greatest teachers are the ones who make you feel like you matter in their classroom and that you can achieve anything you set your mind to doing.

We recorded this episode with those amazing teachers in mind!

As teachers spend countless hours with kiddos, this episode provides 5 A+ Tips for Teachers who teach kiddos who have food allergies.

Plus, you can download our infographic with these tips HERE.

We love our teachers!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

It's fall!

That means kiddos are getting exciting for trick-or-treating, and parents may be wondering what treats to hand out.

If you know a kiddo with food allergy, there's an easy way to help them also have a super fun experience while staying safe.

Tune in to this episode to learn all that plus Dr. Hoyt's and Pam's strategies for a safe evening for everyone!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

"To undergo OIT or not to undergo OIT? "

That is the question many parents of kiddos with food allergy are now considering.

If you have ever wondered what it's like to be the parent of a kiddo with food allergy and make this decision, then don't miss this episode.

Pam and Dr. Hoyt interview the mom of one of Dr. Hoyt's patients, and they talk about the experience with early peanut oral immunotherapy. Hear from this mom what the process was really like!

What's your food allergy question? Submit it and learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt and Pam on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Hello amazing Kiddo listener!

Thank you for listening to this year of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo! I've interviewed amazing guests and brought on my dear friend Pam as our cohost. It's been a great year!

Take a moment and drop me a line about what you'd like to hear next season!

I hope you enjoy this last episode of the season when Pam interviews me!

Warmly,
Dr. Alice Hoyt

Learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Calling all Disney World fans!

If you've ever been to Walt Disney World, then you know that a lot of planning goes into those magical memories. And if you have food allergy and haven't been to Disney lately, then, oh, boy, have we got a treat in store for you.

Our families love going to Disney because we know that we will have LOT OF SAFE FOOD OPTIONS without having to look too hard and without getting "the look" from the wait staff - ahem, cast members (the official term for Disney employees). In planning upcoming trips, we thought it'd be great to have an authorized Disney travel planner with a FOCUS ON FOOD ALLERGY share her tips with you!

So tune into this episode in which we interview Lizzie Reynolds, aka Pixie Lizzie, of Allergy Free Mouse and her own travel company Pixie Lizzie. In addition to food allergy-focused guidance, here are a few tips you'll learn about in this episode!

Know the weather and time of year you're planning your trip (50 degrees in Florida feels so different from 50 degrees elsewhere!)
Know the parks you want to visit during the time there
Consider working with an authorized Disney vacation planner, many of whom (like Lizzie) are NO CHARGE FOR THE TRAVELERS (planners get $ from Disney!)

Oh, and also, Pixie Lizzie shares awesome information about the chefs and the food allergy-friendly menus at Disney.

There's just so much great content packed into this under 30-minute show!

"See ya real soon!"
- Pam and Dr. Hoyt

Learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Prepping for college... when should you start thinking about it? (Hint hint: now!)

In part two of this two-part series, Pam and I talk with the amazing Kristi Grim of FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education). Kristi has been with FARE for years and was the original lead and continued director of FARE's college programming as well as lead of youth and of professional education.

Kristi and her team at FARE have done tremendous work in helping families safely send their kiddos to college. Programs for families include:

FARE's Preparing for College strategies
FARE's College Search Tool

Colleges are taking notice of the increase in food allergies and want more information. To meet this need, FARE has great resources for colleges!

FARE's College Staff strategies
FARE's College Summit
FARECheck Instructor Training

FARE even gives awards to colleges to honor excellence in food allergy accommodations!

All this to say, your kiddo can go to college safely despite food allergy. Tune in to hear the second part of this series on Kristi's top 5 strategies to preparing for the journey!

Warmly,
Dr. Alice Hoyt

Learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Prepping for college... when should you start thinking about it? (Hint hint: now!)

In this episode, Pam and I talk with the amazing Kristi Grim of FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education). Kristi has been with FARE for years and was the original lead and continued director of FARE's college programming as well as lead of youth and of professional education.

Kristi and her team at FARE have done tremendous work in helping families safely send their kiddos to college. Programs for families include:

FARE's Preparing for College strategies
FARE's College Search Tool

Colleges are taking notice of the increase in food allergies and want more information. To meet this need, FARE has great resources for colleges!

FARE's College Staff strategies
FARE's College Summit
FARECheck Instructor Training

FARE even gives awards to colleges to honor excellence in food allergy accommodations!

All this to say, your kiddo can go to college safely despite food allergy. Tune in to hear Kristi's top 5 strategies to preparing for the journey!

Warmly,
Dr. Alice Hoyt

Learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

How often do you worry about your kiddo who has food allergy? And have you ever wondered if that amount of worry is "normal" ?

Tune in to this episode of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast with me, Dr. Alice Hoyt, and my good friend Pam Lestage as we interview food allergy counselor Tamara Hubbard, LCPC.

Tamara is one of the most knowledgeable food allergy-focused counselors in the country. She herself has a kiddo with food allergy and recognized the dearth of mental health support available for families managing food allergies.

In this episode, Pam and I talk with Tamara about the social-emotional challenges that come with loving a kiddo with food allergy and strategies to keep the worries at bay.

Check out Tamara's podcast Exploring Food Allergy Families Podcast here or where ever you listen to podcasts: https://www.foodallergycounselor.com/podcast.html

Check out Tamara's counseling site Tamara Hubbard, LCPC here: https://www.tamarahubbardlcpc.com

Learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

How often do you worry about your kiddo who has food allergy? And have you ever wondered if that amount of worry is "normal" ?

Tune in to this episode of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast with me, Dr. Alice Hoyt, and my good friend Pam Lestage as we interview food allergy counselor Tamara Hubbard, LCPC.

Tamara is one of the most knowledgeable food allergy-focused counselors in the country. She herself has a kiddo with food allergy and recognized the dearth of mental health support available for families managing food allergies.

In this episode, Pam and I talk with Tamara about the social-emotional challenges that come with loving a kiddo with food allergy and strategies to keep the worries at bay.

Check out Tamara's podcast Exploring Food Allergy Families Podcast here or where ever you listen to podcasts: https://www.foodallergycounselor.com/podcast.html

Check out Tamara's counseling site Tamara Hubbard, LCPC here: https://www.tamarahubbardlcpc.com

Learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit Dr. Hoyt on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo Listen to the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts, such as:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify

Although death from a food allergy is rare, when it happens to your child, the rarity of it doesn't matter. And how do you move forward?

I'm honored to be joined on this episode with Mike and Becca Suhy of the Allison Rose Foundation. Mike and Becca founded this amazing non-profit to honor their sweet daughter Allison, who passed away from anaphylaxis when she was just a freshman in college.

Mike and Becca are turning their tragedy into purpose by creating amazing food allergy educational opportunities for their community. In collaborating with board-certified allergists and the Code Ana organization, Allison Rose Foundation education has reached THOUSANDS of teens and school personnel across Ohio.

Tune in to this episode to learn about their daughter, the food allergy education they're leading, and their tips for advocating for your child.

Learn more about food allergy and YOUR kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

Schools develop food allergy-related policies to try to keep kids safe, but how many of these policies are evidence-based?

And how do policies impact the emotional well-being of kiddos with food allergy?

Join me as I talk with my colleague Ashley Lahoud of Kent State University's Pediatric Anxiety and Allergy Research Clinic. There, Ashley and her fellow researchers are studying just how school policies are affecting the mental health of children who have food allergy. By better understanding this issue, we will have more information by which to provide beneficial guidance to schools on developing policies regarding food allergy.

My favorite part of this episode is that YOU may be able to participate in this research study! If your kiddo is 5-12 years of age and has a food allergy, then you can take the survey and help Ashley and her team better understand the effects of school policies. Take the survey HERE.

Let me know what you think of this episode HERE.
A. Hoyt, MD

Learn more about food allergy and your kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

Episode 4 of this 4-part series!!!

When it comes to parenting a kiddo with food allergy, remembering that epi is only one of the many challenges faced. Other very real challenges were recently divided into three themes:

Anxiety
The need for resources
Living with food allergy is a journey

Rejoin my co-host Pam and me in this FOURTH episode of the series on Food Allergy and Parenting. We INTERVIEW THE AUTHOR - Rishma Chooniedass - of the article "Parents of Children with Food Allergy," which was published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in 2020.

"When I was reading this article, my head just kept nodding, 'yes!'"

This will be you when listening to this series!

Tune in now, and learn more at FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com.

-A. Hoyt, MD

PS Never miss an episode, and get your questions answered on the podcast! Join my newsletter for this and more food allergy content created for you and your family - JOIN HERE!

Learn more about food allergy and your kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

Episode 3 of this 4-part series!!!

When it comes to parenting a kiddo with food allergy, remembering that epi is only one of the many challenges faced. Other very real challenges were recently divided into three themes:

Anxiety
The need for resources
Living with food allergy is a journey

Rejoin my co-host Pam and me in this third episode of the series on Food Allergy and Parenting. We continue our discussion of the article "Parents of Children with Food Allergy," which was published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in 2020.

"When I was reading this article, my head just kept nodding, 'yes!'"

This will be you when listening to this series!

Tune in now, and learn more at FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com.

-A. Hoyt, MD

PS Never miss an episode, and get your questions answered on the podcast! Join my newsletter for this and more food allergy content created for you and your family - JOIN HERE!

Learn more about food allergy and your kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

Episode 2 of this 4-part series!!!

When it comes to parenting a kiddo with food allergy, remembering that epi is only one of the many challenges faced. Other very real challenges were recently divided into three themes:

Anxiety
The need for resources
Living with food allergy is a journey

Rejoin my co-host Pam and me in this second episode of the series on Food Allergy and Parenting. We continue our discussion of the article "Parents of Children with Food Allergy," which was published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in 2020.

"When I was reading this article, my head just kept nodding, 'yes!'"

This will be you when listening to this series!

Tune in now, and learn more at FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com.

-A. Hoyt, MD

PS Never miss an episode, and get your questions answered on the podcast! Join my newsletter for this and more food allergy content created for you and your family - JOIN HERE!

Learn more about food allergy and your kiddo through the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo website: https://foodallergyandyourkiddo.com Are you in need of an allergist in your area? Check out these allergist finder tools from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
AAAAI Allergist Finder: https://allergist.aaaai.org/find/ ACAAI Allergist Finder: https://acaai.org/locate-an-allergist Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana, the non-profit program that is equipping schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis.www.CodeAna.org Visit me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyandyourkiddo

When it comes to parenting a kiddo with food allergy, remembering that epi is only one of the many challenges faced by parents. Other very real challenges were recently divided into three themes:

Anxiety
The need for resources
Living with food allergy is a journey

Join my co-host Pam and me in this first episode of the series on Food Allergy and Parenting. We will discuss the article "Parents of Children with Food Allergy," which was published recently in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

In reading this article, both my co-host Pam (who is a food allergy mom) and I (a mom and an allergist) nodded our heads the whole read. This article and the themes the authors identified are spot on.

Learn more at FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com.

-A. Hoyt, MD

In this second part of my two-part interview with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, we further discuss food allergy management in schools and also exchange thoughts on traveling with food allergy.

If you haven't listened to this first episode of this two-part series, check it out now!

-A. Hoyt, MD
FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com

Food allergy management certainly can be challenging, but we continue to have more and more evidence to guide us in making best possible decisions, especially regarding management in schools. I'm delighted to have Dr. Matthew Greenhawt on this episode. He's the Director of the Food Challenge and Research Unit at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Greenhawt has authored over 200 journal articles, most of which pertain to food allergy.

I've previously discussed Dr. Greenhawt's article "Managing Food Allergy in Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic" on episode #12 when I talked with school nurses about food allergy management during COVID-19. You can find a link to the journal article here.

I think you're going to appreciate Dr. Greenhawt's no-nonsense, straight-talk approach to evidence-based management of food allergy. Let me know what you think!

-A. Hoyt, MD

If you have ever considered how to navigate social media for you and your kiddo regarding food allergy, then you are not going to want to miss this episode. Joining me is Dr. Dave Stukus @AllergyKidsDoc, allergist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stukus is also the Social Media Medical Editor of the AAAAI, and he and I discuss social media and how it pertains to food allergy. We also talk about online bullying.

ALERT: This episode does touch on some serious topics, so consider listening when little ears are not listening.-A. Hoyt, MD

All of us have been bullied, but being bullied due to a medical condition that already impacts social functions takes bullying to a whole new level.

If you or your kiddo has ever been bullied because of food allergy, this episode is a must listen. My friend and colleague Jodi Shroba, CPNP, from Children's Mercy Kansas City Food Allergy Center, will be discuss:

What does bullying look like when a kiddo's food allergy is part of the bullying?
What should parents do if their kiddo is being bullied?
How should parents handle bullying when they themselves are the ones targeted?

Jodi recently presented on food allergy and bullying at the AAAAI 2021 conference. You are not going to want to miss this discussion!

-A. Hoyt, MD

Co-host Pam is back with me on this episode! She shares her favorite three episodes of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo podcast and why she likes these!

Hints! These episodes cover:

What shared medical decision-making with your allergist should look like
How schools can be prepared for an allergy emergency
Parenting inspiration that will get you in a good head space!

Are these top three also in your top three?

Tune in to find out!

-Dr. A. Hoyt

Have you ever wondered what's presented at the medical conferences that allergists attend? Tune into this episode on which I share my team's two abstracts from this year's American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology virtual meeting. You'll hear about:

Using early peanut oral immunotherapy protocols to treat babies and preschool-aged kiddos who have peanut allergy
The heterogeneity in stock epinephrine laws across the US
Recent state legislation about food allergy education in schools

For more information on this episode and on other issues regarding food allergy and YOUR kiddo, check out my blog!

~A. Hoyt, MD

Few people in the world have achieved the level of success and academic respect on the topic of food allergy and nutrition that Carina Venter, PhD, RD, has achieved. In addition to being an expert in her field, she's simply a delightful person!

Tune in to this episode as Dr. Venter and I discuss topics including international travel and cleaning surfaces as they pertain to kiddos with food allergy.

Learn more about what's discussed in this episode at FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com.

-Dr. A. Hoyt

Medical emergencies like anaphylaxis can be scary, especially when you - your kiddo's parent - are not there to make sure emergency medication is administered and protocols are followed.

But what protocols are in place at your kiddo's school to help keep kids with food allergies and other medical conditions safe?

Tune into this episode in which I walk you through the 5 steps to emergency preparedness at school. Using the Code Ana Program, any school can be better prepared for any medical emergency.

-Dr. A. Hoyt

Visit foodallergyandyourkiddo.com for more on this topic!

Do you have a pile of your kiddo's food allergy information? Maybe you have thought about placing your kiddo's allergy test results into some sort of order - maybe organize all those pieces of paper in a binder? Or maybe you have the results available online, not exactly organized but somewhat in one place?

But it just doesn't seem quite organized, right?

We gain a better understanding of things when we write things out yourselves. So it makes sense that organizing your kiddo’s allergy test results can help you better grasp your kiddo’s disease process as you can clearly see:

Initial reaction story
Skin test results
Blood test results
Result interpretations and recommended plans by your allergist
Ingestion challenge plans and outcomes
Epinephrine auto-injector locations and expiration dates

When you put all this information together onto a page, it helps you visualize the clinical side of your kiddo's food allergy journey. It also allows you an easy way to make sure you and your allergist are on the same page (literally!).

In this episode of the podcast, Pam and I discuss a tool that I created especially to help families manage their kiddo's food allergy clinical information. You can access the Clinical Info Organizer here within the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode.

Enjoy this episode!

~Dr. Alice Hoyt

Yep, you read that title right...

A positive skin and/or blood test does not necessarily mean a person has an allergy.

"But, why not?" you may be wondering.

Tune into this episode of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast where I discuss food allergy, immune tolerance, and how the immune system is like a teeter-totter!

Check out this episode's blog post, where you can access earlier blog posts on immune tolerance as well as an awesome video about allergy antibodies.

And check out my Food Allergy Toolbox, filled with downloadable tools I create especially for you - food allergy families and friends!

~Dr. Hoyt

Have you ever wondered what's really happening during an allergic reaction? What is really causing:

Hives
Swelling
Trouble breathing
Vomiting
Low blood pressure
High heart rate

This episode tells how allergy cells - specifically mast cells - send out their cannonballs (ahem, degranulate) to wreak the havoc that is anaphylaxis.

Visit Food Allergy and Your Kiddo to learn more about anaphylaxis and other food allergy issues!

~ Dr. Hoyt

Don't let the stress of setting and achieving a New Year's resolution stop you from setting important, achievable goals for 2021!

Join Pam and me as we discuss our favorite and not-so-favorite approaches to setting important goals. This light-hearted yet tactical discussion will leave you feeling motivated and equipped to achieve any goal, including those important ones regarding your kiddo and food allergy.

Visit FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com for access to my SMART goals downloadable and more great tools in the Food Allergy Toolbox.

Let us know what you think!

Happy 2021!
~Dr. Hoyt

When your allergist recommends a food challenge, what goes through your mind?
"Is it safe?"
"What if my kiddo has a reaction?"
And back to, "Is it safe?"

So what really is a food challenge, and is it safe?

A food challenge is a procedure performed in an allergist's office that involves your kiddo ingesting increasing amounts of the potential allergen to determine:

Has an allergy has resolved?

Or...

Is an allergy is present?

On this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Samantha Knox about her research on food challenge safety. If your allergist has ever mentioned a food challenge, tune in to this episode to learn about food challenges and their safety.

Learn more on the blog, where you can access the Food Allergy Toolkit for a checklist on what to take to your kiddo's food challenge!

~Dr. Hoyt

2020 was a year of the good, the bad, and the COVID, but if you love someone with food allergy, that food allergy was not put on hold due to COVID. I hope this podcast has been a blessing to you this year as you and your family have continued to manage food allergy despite the added challenges of a pandemic.

In this final episode of 2020, I rank the top 5 most downloaded episode of the podcast. We had some amazing shows this year, so it was especially interesting to see what you downloaded! Or maybe you didn't download these episodes (yet!).

Rate, review, subscribe, and download, and get even more food allergy info the blog at foodallergyandyourkiddo.com.

Have a blessed new year!

~Dr. Hoyt

Eating away from home is one of the most stressful situations food allergy families can experience. No matter how much you trust the restaurant and how fantastic its people are, the worry of allergen accidentally getting into your kiddo's food is always there to some degree.

And how much of that allergen would cause an allergic reaction? A microgram? A milligram?

In this episode, I go through the super interesting article "Risk of shared equipment in restaurants for consumers with peanut allergy: a simulation for preparing Asian foods" from the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Relevant here is immunotherapy, such as oral immunotherapy (OIT). Immunotherapy can make kiddos with food allergy more tolerant of the allergen. This means a kiddo would be less likely to have an allergic reaction when ingesting allergen.

But does that tolerance translate into real world benefits, like improving safety while eating at a restaurant? Tune in to this episode to hear what this article's researchers found!

And visit the infoblog for the link to the article and more information on safe eating strategies and on immunotherapy!

And, of course, Merry Christmas!

~Dr. Hoyt

Many people want to read the same medical articles from the good journals their doctors read! Is that you? But maybe you don’t know how to read an article from a medical journal?

Until now!

Tune into this podcast in which Pam and I discuss how to read an article from a medical journal.

And check out the blog!

Recommendations for when to feed babies certain foods have changed over the years. You may have had one set of recommendations for one child, then with another child, you had different recommendations! So when should babies first have foods like scrambled eggs and peanut butter?

We know that early introduction of potentially allergenic foods can certainly help prevent allergy in some children. But how does that actually translate out into practice? How does that directly affect families?

Tune into this podcast with food allergy expert Dr. Brian Schroer, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Akron Children's Hospital, as Pam and I discuss with him his fantastic article “Practical challenges and considerations for early introduction of potential food allergens for prevention of food allergy,” from the peer-reviewed Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Learn more on FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com.

Labeling foods for allergens can seem daunting. You may think "where do I find allergen information?" or "what's considered an allergen?"
On this episode of the podcast, Pam and I discuss the tactical steps of labeling foods for allergens. These easy steps will make your meals with friends and families even more enjoyable and safer!
Check out the accompanying infoblog with a fantastic downloadable guide to food allergen labeling!
- Dr. Hoyt

Have you ever ordered something online and have been so excited about your purchase, that it will help you with whatever ails you, only to be disappointed? Many families who are dealing with food allergy or intolerance have ordered or considered ordering online allergy testing, but are disappointed with the results.
Spoiler alert: testing for food allergy can be complicated, and rarely (if ever!) can it be diagnosed by an online test. In fact, skin and blood testing are not the gold standard for food allergy.
What?!?!
Tune in to this episode to learn about evidence-based and NON evidence-based testing and about the ultimate way food allergists diagnose food allergy.

Parenting is hard enough. Throw food allergy into that mix, and you may feel like you're Mario and have tunneled through the warp zone to a whole other level of difficulty. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can triumph over that Bowser that is food allergy! Tune in to this episode in which the parents of a tech start-up's CEO and that CEO discuss what it was like growing up with food allergy and the strategies they used to ensure their child took it seriously but did not have tremendous anxiety over having food allergy. Knowing the kryptonite is the first step... tune in for more - this is a must listen!

Check out the infoblog Food Allergy and Your Kiddo for more resources on food allergy!

And remember, I'm an allergist but I'm not your allergist, so talk with your allergist about what you learn on the show!

God bless you and God bless your family,
Dr. Hoyt

Do you worry about your kiddo with food allergies when the words "birthday party" or "family gathering" are spoken? Or maybe you are hosting someone with a food allergy and not really sure where to start? There are STRATEGIES to plan for a fun, safe time that everyone will enjoy. Tune in as Pam and I discuss strategies to use when planning a get-together and focusing on keeping our food allergy loved ones safe!
-Dr. Hoyt from FoodAllergyandYourKiddo.com

Have you ever wondered if gluten allergy is a real thing? And if that's real, then what is Celiac Disease? Tune in to hear my co-host Pam and me discuss the many ways your body can react to wheat!

If you were tasked with writing out the job description of a school nurse, what would be on that list? If your kiddo has food allergy, then definitely "knows how and when to use epinephrine auto-injector AND can show others the same." This is such an important part of being a school nurse as is caring for students with other medical conditions. To give us a glimpse into the multi-tasking life of a school nurse, this episodes is my recent conversation with Tracy White, BA, BSN, RN, School Specialist with Virginia Department of Education and the School Nurse Consultant. You've got to hear this!
And check out the accompanying infoblog post here!

Ever wonder what school nurses are taught about food allergies? Listen in to hear how these amazing medical providers - often the only medical providers in the entire school - are preparing for back-to-school time in this era of COVID. I talk through my list of favorite resources including a recent article from the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Is your kiddo's school ready for back-to-school? Share this episode with your Sweet Pea's school nurse. After all, team work makes the dream work!
And visit my infoblog for access to my list of favorite resources.

Are you ready to evacuate at a moment's notice?
Chances are, you aren't. But you can be! 🤗
The recent hurricane devastated parts of my home state, so I was inspired to record this episode about evacuation preparedness.
You need to hear this.
And, of course, check out the accompanying infoblog.
And get the Evacuation Checklist here!

What do all parents of kiddos with food allergies fear? Anaphylaxis. But not just a severe allergic reaction but a severe allergic reaction when their kiddo does not have an epinephrine auto-injector available. Have you or your kiddo ever forgotten epinephrine? Or left it somewhere that can damage it, like a hot car? Then tune in to this episode in which Dr. Hoyt interviews food allergy college student turned entrepreneur Joey DiGangi as he shares his personal journey with food allergy, his episode of anaphylaxis in a foreign country, and an idea that started in a college class and is now helping food allergy kiddos and adults.

Also, receive College Checklist for Kiddos with Food Allergy here!

Worrying where your child's next meal will come from is tough enough. Add to that the significant issue of your child having a food allergy, and you are left with a scary, difficult situation. Emily Brown was there, and not only did she overcome that that challenging time in her life but she and her family are on a mission to help other families not be in that situation. Tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Alice Hoyt interview Emily Brown about her mission and organization Food Equality Initiative. You'll come away inspired!

Learn more on the infoblog!

You've probably heard about doctors recommending babies eat peanut to prevent peanut allergy. This is a major shift from the recommendation made 20 years ago which recommended babies avoid this potentially allergenic food. Allergists did not have much evidence upon which to make that recommendation.

But now we have evidence that supports actually introducing peanut - in an age-appropriate, safe way - to babies who are at risk of peanut allergy as a way of preventing the development of peanut allergy. And in some babies who have already developed a peanut allergy, peanut products may be used to teach the immune system to tolerate peanut.

Does all this sound confusing? Tune in to this episode where I discuss with my friend and colleague - Dr. Jackie Bjelac - how peanut can be introduced to at-risk babies, and we go into detail about what to expect at a "food challenge."

Also, learn more on the accompanying infoblog where you can find the Food Challenge Checklist!

Back-to-school time can be super stressful, especially if you have a kiddo with food allergy. And now, due to COVID-19, many school procedures are changing, bringing even more questions to the minds of parents of kiddos with food allergies. Sound like you? Tune in to this episode for a checklist of what are musts for back-to-school with food allergies during COVID-19.

Learn more on Dr. Hoyt's infoblog, where you can get the checklist!

Does your school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out Code Ana!

Using epinephrine for anaphylaxis can be scary, right?
But it can be LESS scary if you know the facts about it, anaphylaxis, and food allergy. Check out this week's podcast to demystify epinephrine!

Find the accompanying infoblog here!

Did you know there are multiple types of peach allergies? Tune in as Dr. Alice Hoyt answers questions from listeners about peaches, pollens, and peanuts, and how they are related to food allergy.

Check out the accompanying info+blog!

Testing for food allergies can be confusing! This, in part, is due to food allergy itself being a confusing disease. Did you know there is more than one type of food allergy? Not just peanut, egg, etc., but there is anaphylactic food allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis and other types of food allergies? Join Dr. Hoyt as she discusses different types of food allergies and the myths and facts to food allergy testing.

Check out the updated, accompanying infoblog to this podcast!

Questions about how to use an epinephrine auto-injector? Check out Dr. Hoyt's non-profit Code Ana at www.CodeAna.org. The organization equips schools to be prepared for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis. Are you prepared?

003 - It’s never been more important than now - during COVID-19 - for food allergy mamas to understand the nutrition label. The FDA recently made “temporary changes” to food labeling guidelines, allowing for "flexibility" in labeling ingredients on the nutrition label. In this episode, Dr. Hoyt interviews food allergy advocate Jen Jobrack regarding the nutrition label. You'll learn what claims are - and are NOT - regulated on the label and how COVID-19 is affecting the label.

Read morehere!

002 - This episode of Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast features Pam Lestage, food allergy mama and food allergy advocate. Join the discussion with Pam and Dr. Hoyt as they discuss challenges and strategies it managing a kiddo with food allergy. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a fantastic downloadable tool you can use to overcome challenges, and visit the blog for more information!

001 - Does your kiddo have food allergy? Join me, Dr. Alice Hoyt, as I introduce this podcast all about food allergy. I'll share a bit about my background (board-certified allergy and immunologist who specializes in food allergy) and what to expect from this podcast - excellent guests as well as tools & strategies that will help you and your family on your journey.

This podcast has an accompanying blog! Check it out here!

I mention Code Ana...
Code Ana equips schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis. It guides schools through the process of creating a medical emergency response plan. Important for all kiddos and adults at any school! Sharing the Code Ana's School Program is this program's primary goal, and that goal is supported in part through Code Ana's Online Epinephrine Training Program. Educate yourself while supporting this important mission!