A podcast bringing you easily digestible information on all things allergies, asthma eczema, and immunology
Episodes
Feb 25, 2019
Feb 25, 2019
27 min
Why have allergies increased so drastically in the last two decades?
This episode takes a more in-depth look at what causes an allergic reaction, breaking down the parts involved in a reaction, and what symptoms to look out for in an allergic reaction. Dr Gupta also explains some theories into why someone may develop allergies and why they are on the rise.
What we cover in this episode:
- The symptoms of an allergic reaction
- What happens during an allergic reaction
- What the term IgE means and how it relates to allergies
- The atopic march
- Theories looking at the rise of allergies such as the hygiene theory
Supporting information: https://www.itchpodcast.com/blog/episode-2
Feb 10, 2019
Feb 10, 2019
24 min
THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN UPDATED! Please tune into episode 95 for the most recent information about the science behind an allergic reaction and more!
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Why did an allergy girl and an allergist immunologist decide to team up and start a podcast? Listen on to find out why they want to spread awareness about allergies, asthma and immunology. Plus learn what an allergist does and why you should see one.
MORE INFO
- Our website: https://www.itchpodcast.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theitchpodcast/
- Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill:http://www.allergyasthmanetwork.org/advocacy/allergy-asthma-day-capitol-hill/
- Article "More than 1 in 10 US adults has a food allergy, study finds": https://edition.cnn.com/2019/01/04/health/adult-food-allergies-prevalence-study/index.html