Allergy Actually

By Kara Wada, Amber Patterson, Meagan Shepherd

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Episodes: 37

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Welcome to Allergy Actually — where real talk meets real science.

We’re your bestie allergist moms—Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd—and we’re here to help you stop sneezing, scratching, and second-guessing your allergy care.

With a combined 40+ years of clinical experience, we break down the science behind allergies into practical, real-life solutions. From pollen to peanuts, asthma to anxiety, we unpack it all with empathy, humor, and honest conversations.

Whether you're a parent navigating a child’s food allergies or someone just trying to breathe easier, you'll find clarity, community, and calm here.

Subscribe for weekly episodes that mix evidence-based medicine, lifestyle tips, and the kind of advice you’d expect from your smartest, kindest mom friend.

Because living well with allergies shouldn’t feel so hard—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.


Episode Date
Why You Have to Wait 30 Minutes After Your Allergy Shot | Episode 35
Feb 16, 2026
Is It Just a Cold? Understanding Your Child's Symptoms (Allergies vs. Flu vs. Colds) | Episode 34
Feb 09, 2026
Military Eligibility: Why an Old Asthma Inhaler Can Still Disqualify Your Teen | Episode 33
Feb 02, 2026
Why Families Travel Across the Country for Allergy Treatment (ILIT™ Protocol) | Episode 32
Jan 26, 2026
The MITE on Your Eyelashes Causing Rosacea & Chronic Styes (Demodex Explained) | Episode 31
Jan 19, 2026
How to Stop a Runny Nose in the Cold (Allergists’ Ski Survival Guide) | Episode 30
Jan 12, 2026
New Year, New Immune System: Why You Should Start Allergy Immunotherapy NOW | Episode 29
Jan 05, 2026
The Allergy Mom Survival Kit: What We ACTUALLY Carry in Our Bags | Episode 28
Dec 29, 2025
Is Ozempic Helping Your Allergies & Asthma? (GLP-1 Drugs, Hives & Inflammation Explained) | Episode 27
Dec 22, 2025
Is 5 Years of Allergy Shots Worth It? Pros & Cons of Immunotherapy (ft. Allergist Expert) | Episode 26
Dec 15, 2025
5 Gifts to NEVER Give Someone with Allergies, a Holiday Gift Guide | Episode 25
Dec 08, 2025
Is a Real or Fake Christmas Tree Better for Allergies? (The Mold & Dust Truth) | Episode 24
Dec 01, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday Allergy Hacks: How to Be a Good Guest & Stay Safe (Food, Pets, Perfume) | Episode 23
Nov 24, 2025
Overcome the Fear of Swallowing Pills: 3 Simple Tricks for Kids & Adults | Episode 22
Nov 17, 2025
How to Stop Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Attacks: 3 Breathing Exercises
Nov 10, 2025
How to Get a Dog Even if You Have Pet Allergies (Allergist's #1 Tip) | Episode 20
Nov 03, 2025
Itching & Burning? It Might NOT Be a Yeast Infection (Vaginal Dermatitis Explained) | Episode 19
Oct 27, 2025
Why Your Allergies Are Suddenly Worse in Your 40s (Perimenopause & Hormones) | Episode 18
Oct 20, 2025
Halloween Allergy & Asthma Hacks: An Allergist's Guide for Parents
Oct 13, 2025
How Food Immunotherapy (OIT & SLIT) Works to Prevent Allergic Reactions
Oct 06, 2025
The Hygiene Hypothesis Explained: How Dirt, Pacifiers & Dishwashers Affect Allergies | Allergy Actually
Sep 29, 2025
A Tick Bite Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat? | Alpha-Gal Syndrome Explained by Allergists
Sep 22, 2025
Allergy Shots 2.0: Is ILIT the Future of Allergy Relief?
Sep 15, 2025
That Nagging Cough Could Be Asthma (Even Without Wheezing) | Cough-Variant Asthma Explained | Allergy Actually
Sep 08, 2025
How to Use a Nasal Spray CORRECTLY for Allergy Relief (Allergist's Top Tips)
Sep 01, 2025
Quitting Daily Allergy Meds After Decades: A Patient's ILIT Journey
Aug 25, 2025
Does Your Child Need a 504 Plan for Allergies or Asthma? (Back to School Part 2)
Aug 18, 2025
The Ultimate Back-to-School Allergy & Asthma Checklist for Parents (Part 1) | Allergy Actually
Aug 11, 2025
New Treatments for Food Allergies (OIT, SLIT, Xolair) | Your Bestie Allergist Moms Guide | Episode 7
Aug 04, 2025
Tummy Ache or Food Allergy? How to Tell the Difference (Allergist Advice) | Episode 06
Jul 28, 2025
How to Use Epinephrine (Adrenaclick, EpiPen, Auvi-Q, Neffy, Anaphylm): A Step-by-Step Guide by Allergists | Episode 05
Jul 21, 2025
Do Air Purifiers Work for Pet & Pollen Allergies? Allergists’ Honest Review | Episode 04
Jul 14, 2025
The Most Natural Way to Treat your Allergies: Comparing Shots, Drops & ILIT | Episode 03
Jul 07, 2025
Best OTC Allergy Medicine for Allergic Rhinitis? Allergist Moms Debate (Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin) | Episode 02
Jun 30, 2025
Pollen Count High? Top Tips to Manage Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) | Episode 01
Jun 23, 2025
What IS Allergy, Actually? Understanding Hay Fever, Asthma Triggers & Beyond | Welcome to Allergy Actually | Episode 0
Jun 16, 2025
Allergy Actually - Trailer
May 22, 2025