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.
Episodes
Military Eligibility: Why an Old Asthma Inhaler Can Still Disqualify Your Teen | Episode 33
Why Families Travel Across the Country for Allergy Treatment (ILIT™ Protocol) | Episode 32
The MITE on Your Eyelashes Causing Rosacea & Chronic Styes (Demodex Explained) | Episode 31
How to Stop a Runny Nose in the Cold (Allergists’ Ski Survival Guide) | Episode 30
New Year, New Immune System: Why You Should Start Allergy Immunotherapy NOW | Episode 29
The Allergy Mom Survival Kit: What We ACTUALLY Carry in Our Bags | Episode 28
Is Ozempic Helping Your Allergies & Asthma? (GLP-1 Drugs, Hives & Inflammation Explained) | Episode 27
Is 5 Years of Allergy Shots Worth It? Pros & Cons of Immunotherapy (ft. Allergist Expert) | Episode 26
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
How to Get a Dog Even if You Have Pet Allergies (Allergist's #1 Tip) | Episode 20
Itching & Burning? It Might NOT Be a Yeast Infection (Vaginal Dermatitis Explained) | Episode 19
Why Your Allergies Are Suddenly Worse in Your 40s (Perimenopause & Hormones) | Episode 18
Halloween Allergy & Asthma Hacks: An Allergist's Guide for Parents
How Food Immunotherapy (OIT & SLIT) Works to Prevent Allergic Reactions
The Hygiene Hypothesis Explained: How Dirt, Pacifiers & Dishwashers Affect Allergies | Allergy Actually
A Tick Bite Can Make You Allergic to Red Meat? | Alpha-Gal Syndrome Explained by Allergists
Allergy Shots 2.0: Is ILIT the Future of Allergy Relief?
That Nagging Cough Could Be Asthma (Even Without Wheezing) | Cough-Variant Asthma Explained | Allergy Actually
How to Use a Nasal Spray CORRECTLY for Allergy Relief (Allergist's Top Tips)
Quitting Daily Allergy Meds After Decades: A Patient's ILIT Journey
Does Your Child Need a 504 Plan for Allergies or Asthma? (Back to School Part 2)