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Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Alice Hoyt, MD, and Pam Lestage, MBA

87 episodes

6 days ago

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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: theming your trip, picking priorities, planning your days, and dining safely. Dr. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of communication with Disney staff to ensure a magical and safe experience for families with food allergies. Pre-order “Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guid...

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What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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: theming your trip, picking priorities, planning your days, and dining safely. Dr. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of communication with Disney staff to ensure a magical and safe experience for families with food allergies. Pre-order “Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guid...

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Episodes (20/87)

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Your Key to Magically Mitigating Allergic Reaction Risk at Disney

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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: theming your trip, picking priorities, planning your days, and dining safely. Dr. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of communication with Disney staff to ensure a magical and safe experience for families with food allergies. Pre-order “Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guid...

6 days ago

17 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

How Food Allergy Parents Can Process the News on Early Introduction and Food Allergy Prevention

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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 a...

1 week ago

28 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Tamara Hubbard Shares Strategies on Navigating Food Allergy Anxiety

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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 all...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

OIT in 2025: How Advances in Oral Immunotherapy are Treating Food Allergies in Kids - Dr. Alice Hoyt and Dr. Tom Chacko

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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. L...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

5 Plans All New Food Allergy Moms Must Have

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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...

6 months ago

51 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Is Xolair (omalizumab) really "superior" to multi-food oral immunotherapy (OIT)?

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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 claim...

7 months ago

32 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

How to Prescribe Stock Epinephrine to Schools and Other Entities

What topic would you like discussed? Text us! 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...

9 months ago

56 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

How to Feed Babies to Prevent Food Allergies: The Safety of "Early" Food Introduction

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 s...

9 months ago

28 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Transforming Food Allergy Management in Children: A Deep Dive into Oral Immunotherapy with Dr. Richard Wasserman

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 the...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Confirming Your Child's Food Allergy Diagnosis: The Power of Ingestion Challenges

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 ora...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Unpacking the Newest Anaphylaxis Practice Parameters with Dr. Dave Stukus: Expert Insights into Anaphylaxis Management

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...

1 year ago

21 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

A New Option for Food Allergy Families: Xolair Prevents Severe Allergic Reactions to Foods

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 c...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Real Questions Asked On Social Media about Food Allergies

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! 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 ...

1 year ago

37 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

OIT: All You Need to Know in Under 10 Minutes

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 r...

1 year ago

10 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Don't set a resolution - do this instead for you and your kiddo with food allergies.

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. 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 pedi...

1 year ago

11 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Can SLIT induce remission in babies and littles with peanut allergies?

Dr. Alice Hoyt interviews Dr. Edwin Kim about his research in sublingual immunotherapy in children with peanut allergies. Guest Dr. Edwin Kim Dr. 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. SLIT Sublingual immunotherapy, also...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Food Allergies and Shared Decision-Making: What Parents Need to Know

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. 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 clin...

2 years ago

24 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

The Risks of OIT and SLIT in Food Allergy - What You Need to Know

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 a...

2 years ago

28 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

An Easy Approach to Early Food Allergen Introduction with Dr. Katie Marks Cogan

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 adul...

2 years ago

36 minutes

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

"How long will my kiddo be on OIT?" - 5 Minutes with a Food Allergist

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. 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...

2 years ago

5 minutes