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
37 episodes
Quitting Daily Allergy Meds After Decades: A Patient's ILIT Journey
3 Shots vs. 5 Years? A Patient's Journey with ILIT Allergy TreatmentPatient testimonials are a powerful way to understand the real-world impact of a medical treatment. In this special episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist m...
Does Your Child Need a 504 Plan for Allergies or Asthma? (Back to School Part 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of our essential Back to School series! If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen. In this episode, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – are diving deeper in...
The Ultimate Back-to-School Allergy & Asthma Checklist for Parents (Part 1) | Allergy Actually
The chaos of back-to-school season is real, and for families managing allergies and asthma, it can be downright overwhelming. How do you prepare your child for a new environment, a new teacher, and new potential triggers?In Part 1 of th...
New Treatments for Food Allergies (OIT, SLIT, Xolair) | Your Bestie Allergist Moms Guide | Episode 7
For decades, the primary treatment for food allergy has been one word: avoidance. But what happens when accidents occur? And is there a way to build tolerance and create a safety net?In this deeply personal and informative episode of Al...
Tummy Ache or Food Allergy? How to Tell the Difference (Allergist Advice) | Episode 06
Is it just a tummy ache, or could it be a food allergy? This is one of the most common questions patients bring to their allergist. In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Me...
How to Use Epinephrine (Adrenaclick, EpiPen, Auvi-Q, Neffy, Anaphylm): A Step-by-Step Guide by Allergists | Episode 05
"When in doubt, use epi." This is the life-saving mantra every person with severe allergies needs to know. In this essential "How-To" episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and...
Do Air Purifiers Work for Pet & Pollen Allergies? Allergists’ Honest Review | Episode 04
Do air purifiers actually work for allergies? In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – dive into the world of portable, in-home air purification....
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 d...
Best OTC Allergy Medicine for Allergic Rhinitis? Allergist Moms Debate (Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin) | Episode 02
Which over-the-counter allergy tablet is ACTUALLY the best for your allergic rhinitis (hay fever)? Our allergist moms have different favorites!In this episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Pa...
Pollen Count High? Top Tips to Manage Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) | Episode 01
Are you looking for REAL ways to survive hay fever season?Pollen counts are soaring, and if you have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), you know the struggle is real! Join your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patte...
What IS Allergy, Actually? Understanding Hay Fever, Asthma Triggers & Beyond | Welcome to Allergy Actually | Episode 0
Welcome to Allergy Actually! Join your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – as they break down everything you need to know about allergies. From the science behind the sniffles to the latest trea...