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.
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Because living well with allergies shouldn’t feel so hard—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Allergy Actually
The Most Natural Way to Treat your Allergies: Comparing Shots, Drops & ILIT | Episode 03
Curious about the most natural way to treat your allergies at the root cause?
In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara, Dr. Amber, and Dr. Meagan – explore the world of immunotherapy. They break down traditional allergy shots (SCIT), allergy drops (SLIT), the newer OMIT (oral mucosal immunotherapy), and dive deep into the game-changing ILIT (Intralymphatic Immunotherapy) – a 3-injection protocol pioneered in the US by Dr. Patterson.
Learn about the science, pros, cons, time commitment, and effectiveness of each, so you can understand your options for lasting allergy relief.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
00:19 - What is Immunotherapy? Treating Allergies Naturally
01:54 - Allergy Shots (SCIT): The Basics, Risks & Time Commitment
09:11 - Allergy Drops (SLIT): At-Home Convenience & Effectiveness
11:55 - OMIT: Toothpaste Immunotherapy - A New Frontier?
13:30 - ILIT Explained: 3 Injections vs. Years of Shots (Dr. Amber Patterson's Expertise)
17:32 - The Auni ILIT Learning Network: Advancing Allergy Care
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KARA WADA, MD
Founder of the Immune Confident Institute. Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
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AMBER PATTERSON, MD
A world-renowned allergy and immunology expert based in Findlay, Ohio. As the U.S. ambassador for ILIT™, a 3-injection allergy shot protocol, she’s redefining allergy care through her solo-private practice, Auni Allergy®, and the groundbreaking Auni ILIT Learning Network. Dr. Patterson’s leadership extends to nearly a decade on the American Academy of Allergy committee and her role as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Toledo College of Medicine.
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MEAGAN SHEPHERD, MD
A board-certified allergist and immunologist with nearly 15 years of experience providing personalized care for allergies, asthma, and immunodeficiency. She specializes in advanced immunotherapy and practical, evidence-based treatment strategies to improve quality of life. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shepherd is known for her focus on helping pa
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