Episodes

How can primary care clinicians optimize the diagnosis and treatment of stinging insect allergies? Tune into this episode of ImmunoCAST and hear a discussion around allergies to bee, wasp, and fire ant venoms. You’ll learn how testing with allergen components can aid in reaching an accurate diagnosis, the significance of tryptase levels in forecasting severe allergic reactions, as well as how impactful immunotherapy may be when conducted based on accurate diagnostic testing. Episode resources an...

More allergenic peanuts? Fungi in crops that may make patients more susceptible to food allergy sensitization? And what does the epithelial barrier hypothesis have to do with all of it? Tune into this newsroom episode of ImmunoCAST as we discuss a recently published review paper by Ashley Sang Eun Lee, MD, and Nicole Ramsey, MD, PhD, from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai which presents some of the interesting ways that climate change may impact patients with food allergies. Episode re...

Ever since the CDC released its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report about alpha-Gal syndrome (AGS) last summer, it seems that everyone is talking about this odd allergy to red meat. Whether you’re an allergist or a primary care clinician, get the clinical facts about AGS in this episode of ImmunoCAST where we explore the syndrome’s origins and discovery, what potential foods (some perhaps lesser known) and medical products may cause reactions, and the most effective way to diagnose and treat p...

Can patients tolerate baked forms of egg and milk? Is it a clinical peanut allergy or cross-reactivity with pollen? In this episode of ImmunoCAST, Gary and Luke dive into food allergen components and their impact on patient management. Their discussion covers specific proteins found in eggs, milk, peanuts, and tree nuts and what it means for patients who are sensitized to them. They also discuss the role of allergen component diagnostics, how it can provide clarity, and aid in appropriate patien...

In this episode of ImmunoCAST, listen to a discussion around cannabis allergy and the importance of healthcare providers recognizing and inquiring about its exposure, especially in patients with asthma or food allergies. Gary and Luke delve into the history, routes of exposure, and the identification of specific allergens within cannabis, such as lipid transfer proteins, which may cross-react with other plant foods. This episode highlights the need for improved diagnostic methods and greater cli...

In this episode of ImmunoCAST, Gary and Luke explore the new European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) food allergy diagnosis guidelines. They break down some of the significant recommendations found within these guidelines, such as important questions clinicians should ask during a structured food allergy history, the role of diagnostic testing, and the use of testing with allergen components in a diagnosis. Episode resources and references available at https://www.thermofishe...

Is it really allergies causing patients’ rhinitis symptoms this spring or is it something nonallergic? Sure, pollen is out and about, but that doesn’t mean that those nonallergic triggers simply disappear when allergy season starts. Listen in as Gary and Luke discuss the different types of nonallergic rhinitis, potential triggers, and how healthcare providers can help provide clarity this allergy season when allergy medication isn’t working, and symptoms aren’t easing up. Episode resources and r...

Allergic asthma can be triggered by pollen, dust mites, pets... and thunderstorms? It's not uncommon for clinicians to see patients with respiratory allergies who also suffer from allergic asthma. Join Gary and Luke as they discuss allergic asthma as well as important clinical information, such as practice parameters and guidelines, which may help healthcare providers optimize their patient management. Episode Resources and references available at https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resour...

Can a patient tolerate a male or female dog? Are they cross reacting with any other pet species? What is their risk of developing asthma? All these questions and more can be answered with the help of the next evolution of pet allergy testing: pet component resolved diagnostics. Join Gary and Luke as they dive into what allergen components are, how they can help optimize pet allergy patient care, and some of the interesting information they may provide to you and your practice.. <b>Episode Resou...

Educating patients with food allergies often entails conversations around checking food labels, informing restaurant staff, and general allergen avoidance, however, for those patients who are sexually active it may be a good idea to have "the talk" about potential risks they may face if they engage in intimate relations. From allergens being passed from kissing to how some allergenic molecule may cross into a partner's seminal fluid, Gary and Luke review four cases in which food allergy reaction...

There's no denying that the news, online trends, and social media may all impact how a patient perceives and understands their allergies and allergy symptoms. From increased awareness around alpha-Gal syndrome to social media ads advocating for patients to purchase allergy-related products, this relationship between patients and online media can be helpful, but sometimes counterproductive, when it comes to clinicians managing a disease. Gary and Luke discuss the impact of allergy news media and ...

It can be difficult for patients to manage their symptoms when they are surrounded by an allergen that is difficult to control, such as pollen. Gary and Luke dive into exactly what the allergy symptom threshold is and how understanding its relationship to allergen exposure reduction may aid clinicians in helping patients with allergies find relief. Episode Resources and references available at https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/immunocast/s1e2.html?cid=0ct_3pc_05032024_9SGOV4

From the history of allergy testing to important guidelines, Gary and Luke discuss the nuances of specific IgE testing that every primary care healthcare provider should consider when managing patients with suspected allergic conditions. Episode resources and references available at https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/immunocast/s1e1.html?cid=0ct_3pc_05032024_9SGOV4