Allergy Actually
Welcome to Allergy Actually — where real talk meets real science.
We’re your bestie allergist moms—Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd—and we’re here to help you stop sneezing, scratching, and second-guessing your allergy care.
With a combined 40+ years of clinical experience, we break down the science behind allergies into practical, real-life solutions. From pollen to peanuts, asthma to anxiety, we unpack it all with empathy, humor, and honest conversations.
Whether you're a parent navigating a child’s food allergies or someone just trying to breathe easier, you'll find clarity, community, and calm here.
Subscribe for weekly episodes that mix evidence-based medicine, lifestyle tips, and the kind of advice you’d expect from your smartest, kindest mom friend.
Because living well with allergies shouldn’t feel so hard—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Allergy Actually
Latest Episodes
5 Gifts to NEVER Give Someone with Allergies, a Holiday Gift Guide | Episode 25
Is a Real or Fake Christmas Tree Better for Allergies? (The Mold & Dust Truth) | Episode 24
Thanksgiving Holiday Allergy Hacks: How to Be a Good Guest & Stay Safe (Food, Pets, Perfume) | Episode 23
Overcome the Fear of Swallowing Pills: 3 Simple Tricks for Kids & Adults | Episode 22
How to Stop Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) Attacks: 3 Breathing Exercises
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