Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Kevin Fussell, MD Up to one in 10 patients with asthma have severe disease, and of those patients, up to 1.3 million have severe uncontrolled asthma.1-3 Since severe asthma has been associated with reduced lung function and poor outcomes.4,5 Dr Kevin Fussell is here to talk about how a treatment option may help patients with severe eosinophilic asthma as well as how we can use telemedicine to help manage and diagnose them. Chung KF, Wenzel SE, Brozek JL, et al. International ERS/ATS guidelines on definition, evaluation and treatment of severe asthma. Eur Respir J. 2014;43(2):343-373. Hankin CS, Bronstone A, Wang Z, Small MB, Buck P. Estimated prevalence and economic burden of severe, uncontrolled asthma in the United States. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013;131(2):AB126. Global Initiative for Asthma. Global strategy for asthma management and prevention. Updated 2020. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GINA-2020-report_20_06_04-1-wms.pdf. Accessed August 22, 2020. Newby C, Agbetile J, Hargadon, B, et al. Lung function decline and variable airway inflammatory pattern: longitudinal analysis of severe asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;134(2):287-294. Global Initiative for Asthma. Difficult-to-treat and severe asthma in adolescent and adult patients 2019. Available from:https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/GINA-Severe-asthma-Pocket-Guide-v2.0-wms-1.pdf. Accessed November 1, 2020. ©2020 AstraZeneca. All rights reserved. US-34513 Last Updated 11/20 ...

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Integrating Telemedicine to Help Diagnose & Manage Severe Eosinophilic Asthma

Host: Linda Bernstein, Pharm.D. Allergic reactions to peanut are unpredictable in occurrence and in how they present, with some individuals experiencing severe reactions from even trace amounts. Fortunately, there’s now an FDA-approved treatment option available that—when used in conjunction with peanut avoidance—can help reduce the risk of these allergic reactions in children with peanut allergy, as pharmacist Dr. Linda Bernstein explains.

Progress in Peanut Allergy: What to Know About the First FDA-Approved Treatment

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Maria Pasioti Food allergy trials help us stay on the cutting edge by studying the latest treatment advances, but are we consistent in the terminology we use and even in the way we apply these findings to clinical practice? To find out, Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Maria Pasioti, who discusses the design, endpoints, and real-world implications of food allergy trials. 

The Design, Endpoints, & Real-World Implications of Food Allergy Trials

Guest: Maria Pasioti Here to give us a glimpse into the prevalence and impact of IgE-mediated food allergies in the EU is Dr. Maria Pasioti, an allergist at Laiko Hospital in Athens, Greece.

A Look at the Increasing Prevalence of Food Allergies in the EU

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Anne Ellis, MD Guest: George DuToit, MD Managing a food allergy can be difficult for both physicians and patients, which is why advocacy groups are working to advance the interests of this community and develop guidelines for healthcare professionals. To find out more, Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Drs. Anne Ellis and George DuToit, who discuss their opinions and go into detail about how physicians can help patients living with a food allergy.

How Advocacy Groups Are Enhancing Food Allergy Care

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Bruce Lanser, MD Guest: Drew Bird, MD Clinical trials are an important part of food allergy research, but there are some pretty big differences in the language that’s used to define primary endpoints and reported outcomes—not only here, but also abroad. Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to interpret the language that’s used in food allergy research and the implications of these different dialects are Drs. Drew Bird and Bruce Lanser. 

Translating the Language of Food Allergy Research

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Jonathan Spergel, MD, PhD Get a bird’s-eye view of how oral immunotherapy (OIT) is developing in different countries with Dr. Mario Nacinovich and Dr. Jonathan Spergel, who also discusses the reasoning behind this strategy and when we should use this treatment option for our patients with food allergies. 

Looking Back, Moving Forward: OIT’s Origins & Emerging Insights

Host: Amy Mackey, MD Guest: Jay Lieberman, MD Guest: Alan Goldsobel, MD When it comes to managing patients with food allergy, what team members should contribute within your practice? To find out, Dr. Amy Mackey speaks with Drs. Jay Lieberman and Alan Goldsobel who discuss their food allergy care teams along with how they overcome common obstacles.

Maximizing Team Effectiveness in Food Allergy Care

Guest: Jay Lieberman, MD Food challenges can be done in a few different ways, and here to walk us through two types that are commonly used in research and clinical settings is Dr. Jay Lieberman, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Defining 2 Types of Oral Food Challenges

Guest: Jay Lieberman, MD As oral immunotherapy for food allergy continues to gain traction in clinical trials, Dr. Jay Lieberman shares four key takeaways regarding its side effects, whether it should be viewed as a cure, how it could potentially change a patient’s lifestyle, and ultimately, if it’s the answer for every patient with a food allergy.

4 Things to Know About Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy

Host: John J. Russell, MD Guest: Henry A. Wojtczak, MD Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are common allergic respiratory conditions. In fact, AR is a major factor in the development of asthma. Medical costs associated with these two conditions are high, but can be reduced considerably when following evidence-based diagnosis and treatment guidelines, which include allergy testing and avoidance of relevant allergens. The goal of this CME activity is to help clinicians understand the rationale for allergy testing for people with AR and asthma and incorporate the results from allergy testing into a comprehensive evidence-based treatment approach.

The Role of Allergy Testing to Achieve Personalized Treatment Goals for Allergic Rhinitis & Asthma

Host: John J. Russell, MD Do pets help prevent allergies? Does the 5-second rule actually exist? And is dirt really good for a child’s immune system? Host Dr. John Russell talks with Jack Gilbert, Ph.D., Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago and Director of the Microbiome Institute. Dr. Gilbert is author of the book Dirt is Good, answering questions about the potential benefits of exposure to germs and bacteria. He and Dr. Russell sift through common misconceptions about microbiomes to better understand their actual risks and benefits for the body's immune system, explaining its role in disease and health.

Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Children's Developing Immune System

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Allergies occur when your immune system mistakes a normally harmless allergen for a dangerous invader and moves to destroy it, producing an allergic reaction. What exactly causes this response, and what are the best treatments to combat it? Host Brian McDonough chats with Dr. Avery August, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, about his research regarding how allergens affect the immune system.

Immune Cells: Are They the Key to Better Allergy and Infection Therapies?

Host: Kathy King, RDN It's estimated that 4 - 8% of the U.S. population has at least one food allergy, and the incidence rate appears to be growing. How do we explain this harmful trend in public health, and what can clinicians and patients do to help mitigate the risk of developing food allergies? Host Kathy King is joined by Debra Indorato, nutrition advisor for Kids With Allergies, which is a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The two discuss the latest understandings and dietetic approaches to food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances. 

The Dietitian's Guide to Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivites

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD The simple act of going out to eat can be a tricky proposition for people dealing with gluten intolerance or sensitivity issues. A new portable device is aiming to help people with this problem by allowing them to test food’s gluten content and help find foods that they are able to eat. Host Dr. Matt Birnholz talks with guest Carla Borsoi, Vice President of Marketing at 6Sensor Labs, about how this device will assist people living with gluten intolerance or sensitivity issues.

Help for People with Gluten Sensitivities at Restaurants

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