Immunology – Allergy & Asthma Network

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Tezepelumab: A New Shot for Stuffy Noses

Welcome to the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast series. In our new segment, The Itch Review, co-hosts Kortney and Payel Gupta, MD, are joined by Michael Blaiss, MD, to chat about the latest asthma and allergy research. Included in this series is an infographic to help you follow along. This episode reviews the article…

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Pediatric Type 2 Inflammation

This podcast explores why some children develop multiple allergic diseases over time and Type 2 inflammation’s role. Can we slow down or stop them from developing?

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Comorbidities in Type 2 Inflammation: Connecting Overlapping Conditions

In this episode, learn how Type 2 Inflammation links several conditions like asthma, eczema, and nasal polyps, and how it leads to more serious diseases.

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Understanding Type 2 Inflammation

This podcast explains how Type 2 inflammation works. Learn about key players like Th2 cells, cytokines, eosinophils and IgE and how they cause swelling.

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A Patient’s Experience with Chronic Urticaria in Skin of Color

Welcome to the second episode of the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast series on managing chronic urticaria in skin of color. In this episode, Emmeka, or “Meka,” shares her journey of living with chronic hives as a person with skin of color. She discusses the path to her diagnosis and how she found support…

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Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Urticaria in Skin of Color

Welcome to our Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations podcast series on chronic urticaria in skin of color. This new series explores the challenges of diagnosing and treating chronic hives in people with skin of color. This episode is produced in partnership with The Itch Podcast. Ama Alexis, MD, joins co-hosts Payel Gupta, MD, and Kortney…

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What Biologic Therapies are Available for Allergic Conditions?

This episode explores the history of the eight biologic therapies available for allergic conditions.

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Navigating Biologic Therapy: What You Need to Know

Learn what to know before starting biologic therapy, from insurance and specialty pharmacies to proper medication handling and administration.

Biologic Medication Facts vs. Myths

Learn about the common myths around biologic medications. In this episode we explain how they help manage allergic diseases.

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What is a Biologic Medication?

Our new podcast focuses on how are transforming treatment for allergic diseases by targeting inflammation and improving quality of life.

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The Future of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Treatments (CSU)

Learn about the latest treatments – including biologics like Xolair (omalizumab) – for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in our latest podcast.

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Common Myths and Misunderstandings about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Our chronic spontaneous urticaria podcast series is back and ready to bust some common CSU myths with the facts.