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