The Itch Podcast

New Episode Alert! ?? Curious about Neffy, the nasal spray for anaphylaxis? Dr. Autumn Burnette joins Payel Gupta, MD, FACAAI and Kortney Kwong Hing to discuss everything you are burning to know about Neffy. From addressing patient questions and skepticism to explaining its practical benefits, we’re diving deep into this innovative treatment. Here’s what you’ll learn: ?? How Neffy is revolutionizing anaphylaxis care with its needle-free design ?? Why patients are excited (and some skeptical) about this new nasal spray ?? Key facts about Neffy’s cost, shelf life, and use with nasal congestion ?? How Neffy opens the door to new allergy treatment options Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows! Produced in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network, thanks to ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for supporting this episode. #NeffyNasalSpray #AnaphylaxisCare #NeedleFreeEpinephrine #AllergyTreatment #AnaphylaxisAwareness #FDAApproved #AllergyCare #EmergencyPreparedness #EpinephrineInnovation #AllergyPodcast #HealthPodcast #AllergySupport #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalInnovation #LivingWithAllergies #AllergyEducation #NeffyForAnaphylaxis #HealthTech #AsthmaAndAllergy #AllergyCommunity #Anaphylaxis

It’s World Anaphylaxis Day! Let’s shine a light on the realities of living with severe anaphylaxis. In Episode 62, Dr. G, Kortney, and Dr. Golden discuss the mind-body connection and the similarities between anxiety attacks and allergic reactions when talking about anxiety caused by the fear of having an anaphylactic reaction. Dr. Golden also provides more information about the risk and co-factors associated with severe anaphylaxis. #AnxietySupport #LivingWithAllergies #AnaphylaxisAwareness #FoodAllergyLife #AllergyPodcast #MentalHealthAndAllergies #MindfulLiving #PodcastCommunity #AllergyTips #WorldAnaphylaxisDay #FromTheArchives

#FromtheArchives Navigating the holidays with food allergies can feel overwhelming, especially when family traditions come into play. In this episode, Dr. G and Kortney sit down with Sharon Wong from Nut Free Wok to discuss how she communicated her needs with her family so her children could still participate and how you can share time and traditions by doing other activities that do not involve food. #FoodAllergyAwareness #AllergyFriendlyHolidays #HolidayCooking #AllergyMomLife #FamilyTraditions #Podcasting #PodcastRecommendations

Why listen to our latest episode? ?? If you're curious about Neffy, the newly approved epinephrine nasal spray, this episode is for you! We dive deep into the clinical trials that secured its FDA approval and explore how this innovative device works. ?? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Episode Highlights: ?? Neffy’s FDA approval journey, including insights from patient studies post-approval. ???? Discover the chemical properties that enable rapid epinephrine absorption through the nasal passages for fast-acting relief. ?? Practical tips on usage, potential side effects, and dosing advice from Sakina Bajowala, including guidance on when a second dose might be needed. Tune in and get all the details on this game-changing epinephrine. Produced in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to ARS Pharma for supporting this episode. #NeffyNasalSpray #EpinephrineNasalSpray #AnaphylaxisAwareness #Epinephrine #AllergyCare #AllergyAwareness #AllergyLife #FDAApproved #Anaphylaxis #AllergyCommunity #PatientEducation #AllergyAdvocacy #HealthInnovation #NasalSpray #EmergencyMedicine

New Episode Alert! ???? Curious about Neffy, the new FDA-approved nasal spray for anaphylaxis? Discover how this needle-free option is transforming emergency allergy treatment! Dr. Sakina Bajowala, @allergist.mommy, joins us in breaking down the science behind @neffyrx’s nasal delivery system and its rigorous FDA approval process. We also dig into practical details: Does Neffy work with a congested nose? What are the side effects? And when should you consider a second dose? Highlights from this episode: ?? Key clinical trials behind Neffy’s FDA approval ?? Neffy’s unique nasal spray technology for anaphylaxis ?? Side effects & dosing guidance Tune in to see how Neffy is changing the landscape for severe allergy care. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Produced in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to ARS Pharma for supporting this episode. #NeffyNasalSpray #AnaphylaxisAwareness #AllergyTreatment #AllergyCare #EpinephrineNasalSpray #AllergyAdvocacy #InnovativeHealth #AllergyRelief #AllergyLife #AnaphylaxisSupport #HealthEducation #AllergyPodcast #Neffy #Anaphylaxis #CarryTwo

From the archive! Ever feel overwhelmed by food rules? Episode 36 is about how intuitive eating, diet culture, and food anxiety impacts those managing food allergies. Registered dietician Alida Iacobellis joins Dr. G and Kortney to share how to get started with this journey. #FoodAllergyAwareness #PodcastEpisode #WellnessJourney #AllergyLife #HealthyMindset #IntuitiveEating

New Episode! Confused by open enrollment? We’ve got you covered! ?? Choosing the right health insurance plan can be overwhelming, but this episode is here to simplify the process.?We team up with Lacey Varnon from National Association of Medication Access & Patient Advocacy (NAMAPA) to help you navigate the complexities of health insurance from understanding networks, premiums, and deductibles to pharmacy benefits and HSA cards. Here’s what you’ll learn:? ?? Tips for selecting the best health insurance plan ?? Key differences between HMO, PPO, EPO, POS, and high-deductible plans ?? Making sense of costs like copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums ?? What to consider for medication coverage during open enrollment Tune in to feel confident about your choices and pick the best plan for you and your family! ?? Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Produced in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network and in collaboration with @namapa_org. Special thanks to Amgen for sponsoring this episode! ?? #Openenrollment #HealthInsuranceTips #Insurance101 #HealthcareCoverage #InsurancePlans #MedicalCoverage #Deductibles #Premiums #HMO #PPO #EPO #HealthSavingsAccount #MedicationCoverage #SelfAdvocacy #PatientAdvocacy #AllergyAsthma #InsuranceAdvice #HealthcareAccess #FamilyHealth #PodcastEpisode

From the archive! In Episode 24, Dr. G and Kortney are joined by Amanda Orlando of Everyday Allergen-Free and Dan Kelly of May Contain podcast to discuss all things drinking safely with allergies! #FoodAllergies #DrinkingWithAllergies #epipen #AllergyPodcast

Had a great time talking to Emmeka Hawkins about living with CSU (chronic spontaneous urticaria) - her journey during the pandemic and the issues she encountered in her diagnosis are not new and need to be addressed by the medical community. We all need to be accountable for understanding skin disorders in all patients and especially those with skin of color.

New Episode Alert! ???? Living with chronic urticaria (hives) with skin of color comes with unique challenges—from getting the right diagnosis to finding the right support. Emmeka Hawkins joins us to share her journey navigating the healthcare system with CSU (chronic spontaneous urticaria). From discovering how hives look on her skin tone to advocating for herself and building a supportive network. Some of what we discuss: ?? Tips on recognizing hives on darker skin tones ?? Advocating for yourself when you don’t feel heard ???? Building a support network for chronic conditions ???? Practical advice on managing symptoms and minimizing scarring ?Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! ?Curious for more? ? Check out our last episode on diagnosing hives in skin of color. ? And our 6-part series on CSU: Episodes 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 & 82 Produced in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network , thanks to Genentech for supporting this episode. ?? #ChronicUrticaria #CSU #SkinOfColor #InclusiveCare #PatientAdvocacy #ChronicHives #HealthcareAccess #SelfAdvocacy #AllergyAwareness #HivesOnSkinOfColor #SkinHealth #AllergyCommunity #AsthmaAndAllergy #TheItchPodcast