The Allergist

"Usually when patients have really strong feelings, what they're really trying to tell you is what their priorities are and what they are most afraid of" -- Dr. Michael CyrJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna as she welcomes Dr. Michael Cyr, a leader in allergy and clinical immunology, to explore the vital role of shared decision-making in the modern practice.On this episode:Unders

“Early introduction is the time-proven and research-proven prevention target for every child and every food.” -- Prof. Jonathan HourihaneVenture into the evolving landscape of food allergy management as Dr. Mariam Hanna welcomes Professor Jonathan Hourihane, a leading figure in pediatric allergy and immunotherapy from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Together, they exp

“I guarantee you, within the next five years or within my lifetime, there may be a permanent solution to a lot of medical conditions including (asthma)." -- Dr. Jason LeeAsthma remains a formidable foe, particularly when it escalates to its severe form. This episode of "The Allergist," Dr. Mariam Hanna, explores the complexities of severe asthma and the revolutiona

“(Urticaria) is not an allergic condition, it's an autoimmune condition, one. Two, it's not dangerous, but it can last long. Three, we have very good strategies to control it.” - Dr. Moshe Ben-shoshanHives are probably one of the most misunderstood rashes by the general public. Hives are not life-threatening, but they're debilitating. They're not an allerg

“Worst allergy season ever? Might not be an exaggeration for that patient.” -- Dr. Adam ByrneOn this episode, Dr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. Adam Byrne, an expert allergist and clinical immunologist, to unravel the complex relationship between climate change and allergic diseases. Dr. Byrne sheds light on how rising global temperatures, increased pollution, and changing eco

“Food allergy tests are not screening tests…I will pause for dramatic effect…Food allergy tests are not screening tests.” Dr. David StukusDr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. David Stukus, a leading pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Together, they dive into the critical issues surrounding food allergy diag

“People think leadership has to be a loud person standing in front of everybody, declaring themselves the leader. Leadership isn't a dictatorship. Leadership is not always that loud person.” -- Dr. Zainab AbdurrahmanOn this episode of "The Allergist," we explore what leadership in medicine actually means with Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, an accomplished allergist and

“We don't do any fresh food skin testing because they have not been validated. And we know, if we put food on skin, we may well get a positive test, but we have no idea how to interpret that. And I think that's really important.” -- Dr. Douglas MackOn this episode of "The Allergist," we're climbing the food ladder with Dr. Douglas Mack, a pediatric alle

"Collaboration and communication is how we make change." - Dr. Victoria CookJoin Dr. Mariam Hanna in a fast paced conversation with Dr. Victoria Cook, a trailblazer in Quality Improvement, as they discuss how QI is not just reshaping patient care but also revitalizing the healthcare workforce by mitigating burnout.On this episode:• Unveiling the science and strategy beh

“We cannot be dogmatic about what we say about epinephrine…we need as a field to stop being so dogmatic and do more studies to understand." -- Dr. Matthew GreenhawtJoin us on this eye-opening episode, where we explore the latest breakthroughs in allergy and immunology with Dr. Matthew Greenhawt as he walks us through the pivotal articles of 2023 that are redefining the fie