Allergy and Immunology topics and public education: Recent Episodes
Jason K Lee MD, FRCPC, FAAAAI
I discuss chronic spontaneous urticaria. Urticaria refers to hives. When it goes on for more than 6 weeks it's deemed chronic. Previously thought to be a type 1 inflammatory condition, it turns out it is a type 2 inflammatory condition like atopic dermatitis but with different manifestation but similar immune dysregulation and activating factors.
In this episode we discuss chronic rhino sinusitis which means chronic (more than 8 weeks) rhino (nose) and sinusitis (sinuses) with or without nasal polyps. What leads to this? What are the current treatments? What can we do about them? What do we know about them?
In this episode we discuss type 2 inflammation and how it is the basis for 60% of asthma. This encompasses allergic asthma, eosinophilic asthma, and a deep dive into triggers of asthma. Broad concepts in inflammation with treatments are discussed.
We discuss atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema in this episode. The science behind this and the treatments both old, contemporary, and newer. The first in a series of discussing type 2 inflammatory conditions.
We discuss atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema in this episode. The science behind this and the treatments both old, contemporary, and newer. The first in a series of discussing type 2 inflammatory conditions.
S06 E05 final podcast of season 5 discussing questions that people have with allergies including COVID19 vaccinations, immune system changes, and thoughts about psychosocial stress. We also discuss challenges of a siloed approach to medical systems.
In this S06 Episode 2 we explore the latest basic science of type 2 inflammation and how it relates to allergies and anaphylaxis. What are comorbidities of allergies like atopic dermatitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, urticaria, nasal polyps, and maybe even neuropsychiatric disorders? I try to distill down with Brianne the science for public consumption.
In this season 6 episode 3 podcast, Brianne and I explore common and uncommon allergies that cause anaphylaxis. We discuss theories and epidemiology on food allergies
Myths about food allergies debunked and discussed here. A frank and open discussion about food allergy myths and anaphylaxis myths.
Season 6 Allergy podcast - this episode and this season we will be focusing on anaphylaxis and allergies with cohost and friend from Tiktok Brianne Bury aka "essentiallyblossomed" Episode 1 focuses on anapyhlaxis diagnosis, epidemiology
My interview with Dr. Fong, a classmate of mine who just came back from the Ukraine conflict zone.
How can Doctors and Pharmacists work together better to optimize patient care? I speak candidly with Kristen Watt RPh @PharmacistMama who is a powerful social media pharmacist who has worked tirelessly during the pandemic but maintained a super helpful and positive approach to professional interactions
Season 5 episode 4, with guest Dr. Lakiea Wright director of medical affairs at Thermofisher scientific on when and how to use medical diagnostic tests in clinical immunology and allergy.
Allergist/Immunologist @Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Medical Director @Thermofisher & allergy education enthusiast @allergyinsider
I interview Pauline Ng CEO at Rêve Pharma Canada about allergen immunotherapy, anaphylaxis and what her company does to reduce the likelihood of experiencing this adverse event to allergy shots
A thought provoking interview with extraordinary food allergy advocate and Emmy award winner Erin Malawer sharing her thoughts!
Founder of Allergy Shmallergy, the award-winning blog focused on helping simplify life for families living with food allergies. Building on her experience and the attention from Allergy Shmallergy, Erin began AllergyStrong, a non-profit aimed at helping at-risk families with food allergies. Erin is a freelance writer, a sought-after advisor to various media outlets, and a consultant to schools, families, restaurants and businesses. Erin is a clear and strong advocate for families with food allergies and other dietary restrictions.
Erin appeared in the Discovery Channel documentary, "Emerging Epidemic: Food Allergies in America" as well as on CBS Radio, Fox 5 DC news, the podcast "Living Positively with Food Allergies". Her writing can be seen all over, including the magazine Allergy & Asthma Today. She has advised journalists at Politico, Fox 5 DC, WJLA CBS Washington, Healthline, CBS Radio, among others.
Erin serves on the Food Allergy Task Force for Children's National Medical Center.
Two board certified clinical Immunologists and allergists from North America, USA and Canada, speak on common COVID19 vaccine myths, reactions, and address fears regarding anaphylaxis in an evidence based discussion.
Zacharay E Rubin, MD -American Board of Allergy and Immunology American Board of Pediatrics
Jason K Lee, MD - FRCPC Clinical Immunology and Allergy, FRCPC Internal Medicine. FAAAAI, FACAAI
Both members of: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
I interview one of my patients who has undergone Peanut oral immunotherapy augmented by omalizumab (anti-IgE monoclonal antibody).
Faster, Safer, Protective against complications, and better all around.
Here I discuss the merits of omalizumab augmented oral immunotherapy to foods
Safe and effective method of inducing tolerance
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Kwan- The Ontario data master of COVID19
Dr. Kwan has made it her duty and mission to deliver up to date data on COVID19 in a way that is easy to follow and understand.
Hear her thoughts on her motivation to provide this essential service and on what things we should be doing including #masks4all
A discussion about COVID19 with two physicians who suffer from allergies and how allergy symptoms are difficult to distinguish from COVID19
COVID19, what you need to know about SARS-Cov-2 or COVID-19 if you're an asthmatic. Also general reliable evidence based information about COVID-19
My radio interview from the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology meeting 2019 in Houston Texas.
I speak about asthma as a brief radio interview.
Aired on CBC and CFRB shortly after the conference.
I speak with Associate Professor at University of Colorado on the role of a RD with respect to Food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) along with some fascinating research on the aforementioned topics.
Dr. Venter has been speaking at essentially every single conference in my field of allergy and immunology. I discuss and learn what she has to say about food allergies, advice, and EoE.
Not all allergy shots are the same! Learn about what you need to know if you're considering or are on allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots).
Dr. Matt Bell and Dr. Jason K Lee discuss what allergen immunotherapy pitfalls there are and what to look for in selecting allergy shots and / or the specialist giving you allergen immunotherapy.
On this episode I speak to Dr. Amiirah Aujnarain a clinical immunologist and allergist who works with me at Toronto Allergists on what we know about marijuana reactions and allergies.
A look into the life of Michelle Nel and her books. Michelle creates "ALLERGY BOOKS FOR KIDS" and is the author & creator of important books that tries to educate children and their care givers on allergies.
We discuss why these books are important and how they are helpful.
https://allergybooksforkids.ca/
Respirologist + Friend Dr. Neil Maharaj and myself discuss the common asthma misconceptions, frustrations, and challenges of asthma in a free flowing discussion.
There is a global shortage of immunoglobulin therapy. This is a blood product that some patients rely on to stay alive. Speak to 2 doctors, myself and Dr. Matt Bell from the USA speak about this and how it affects our ability to treat patients.
I speak with the creator of No Nut Traveler Lianne Mandelbaum about her passionate advocacy work around travel and food allergies. She's curated excellent stories from around the world about the challenges and tribulations that people with food allergies face when they step on to a flight or travel somewhere.
We kick off season 3 with a topic that needs more exposure. As physicians we often do NOT have the tools the deal with the psycho-social aspects of patients and their care givers with a life altering diagnosis of food allergies. We speak to Tamara Hubbard who is on a mission to change that with the food allergy counselor directory!
The top 5 pet peeves and misdiagnosis of non evidence based allergists and / or the allergist you've seen in the past.
Systemic steroids are too often used when they should be last resort treatments. Learn about steroids and their side effects.
A modernized anaphylaxis protocol, what your emergency department should be doing.
Waleed Alqurashi, MD works as a pediatric emergency room physician at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
No more benadryl.
Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis.
Special guest Dr. Doug Mack, pioneer and food allergy advocate joins me to speak about aspects of food allergies, food allergy guidelines, anaphylaxis to foods, desensitization methods, and more.
I discuss allergen immunotherapy AKA hyposensitization / allergy shots / disease modification.
What you need to know about risks, benefits and alternatives of allergy shots and allergy sublingual tablets.
What are molds that cause people to have problems? I tackle molds that cause airway symptoms.
Know when you really need to see a doctor and what the red flags (dangerous) symptoms are. Lactose tolerance is not common, lactose intolerance is. Why your loose stools are unlikely due to allergies.
I describe allergies to semen, cold, one's own sweat, and a condition that will cause you to react to so many things
I explore some of the evidence and theories on why allergies and food allergies are increasing.
Some conditions in allergy are far more common in women than men. I explore some of these.
That itchy rash you have? what could it be? It may not be an allergy or an allergy to yourself!
Learn about pet allergies from your neighborhood friendly clinical immunologist allergist!
This is my first foray into podcasting! Hope you enjoy.
I speak about all the treatments you can do for your inhalant allergies.
Non drug/pharmacologic and over the counter remedies you can do.
Your friendly neighborhood allergist/immunologist, Jason Lee, MD Board certified Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Internal Medicine Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology