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Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy

Board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt and expert food allergy care navigator Pam Lestage host our top-ranked podcast.

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Recent Articles from Dr. Hoyt

Product Review: Palforzia - what it is and why this peanut allergy treatment hasn't caught on with some allergists

Dr. Alice Hoyt

May 166 min read

Product Review: Palforzia - what it is and why this peanut allergy treatment hasn't caught on with some allergists

Palforzia treats peanut allergies, so why hasn't it caught on with allergists? The reasons may surprise you.

Xolair for Food Allergy: Can it really prevent severe allergic reactions?

Dr. Alice Hoyt

May 132 min read

Xolair for Food Allergy: Can it really prevent severe allergic reactions?

Drs. Alice Hoyt and Dave Stukus discuss Xolair and which food allergy patients may benefit from the drug.

Can SLIT induce remission in young kiddos with food allergies?

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Dec 21, 20232 min read

Can SLIT induce remission in young kiddos with food allergies?

SLIT = Sublingual Immunotherapy. Can it safely and effectively treat food allergies? SLIT is the new kid on the block when it comes to...

Food Allergies and Shared Decision-Making: What Parents Must Know

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Nov 7, 20232 min read

Food Allergies and Shared Decision-Making: What Parents Must Know

Shared Decision-Making? What's that? Shared decision-making is the practice in which patients play active, central roles in making...

The Risks of SLIT and OIT in Food Allergy – What You Need to Know

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Sep 11, 20233 min read

The Risks of SLIT and OIT in Food Allergy – What You Need to Know

Okay, let's get to it. What are the risks of OIT and SLIT for kiddos with food allergies? In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of...

How to be a Food Allergy-Informed Parent

Dr. Alice Hoyt

May 18, 20232 min read

How to be a Food Allergy-Informed Parent

Do you ever wonder if you're doing all the right things to be the best food allergy parent you can be? We hear ya! Now on the podcast,...

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Apr 17, 20236 min read

Stock EpiPens for Schools… for FREE!

Are you a mom, dad, teacher, or school nurse who worries about being prepared for an allergy emergency? On top of already managing daily...

What to Expect at Your Kiddo’s Food Allergy Appointment

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Mar 30, 20232 min read

What to Expect at Your Kiddo’s Food Allergy Appointment

When you are waiting for your kiddo's allergy appointment, you may be wondering what to expect at the appointment. Will the doctor do...

After the Reaction: How to Be Prepared for Your Food Allergy Appointment

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Feb 6, 20232 min read

After the Reaction: How to Be Prepared for Your Food Allergy Appointment

If your child has ever had an allergic reaction to a food, you know the mix of emotions that are triggers. Fear and confusion are just...

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Dec 27, 20223 min read

3 Top Food Allergy Podcast Episodes from Dr. Alice Hoyt in 2022

As we look forward to 2023, let's look back at the most popular episodes of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast of 2022. From oral...

Fun, Screen-Free Activities for Kiddos During Long Appointments

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Dec 3, 20222 min read

Fun, Screen-Free Activities for Kiddos During Long Appointments

Parents of kiddos with food allergies and other medical conditions know the challenges of taking kiddos to long doctors' appointments....

Oral immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy – for your kiddo?

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Nov 3, 20225 min read

Oral immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy – for your kiddo?

If you are one of the millions of American parents whose kiddo has food allergies, you know how much extra effort goes into keeping your...

Inside the Mind of a Food Allergist: Types of Food Allergies

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Oct 31, 20222 min read

Inside the Mind of a Food Allergist: Types of Food Allergies

Have you ever wondered what a food allergist is thinking when he or she is asking you so so so many specific questions? And why he or she...

Eczema and Food Allergies: Further Clarifying the Connections

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Oct 19, 20224 min read

Eczema and Food Allergies: Further Clarifying the Connections

What is the connection between eczema and food allergies? Eczema, an inflammatory skin condition, impacts nearly 1 in 5 children. Its...

3 Back-to-School Strategies for Food Allergy Families

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Aug 18, 20223 min read

3 Back-to-School Strategies for Food Allergy Families

Back-to-school time can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for food allergy families. Meeting new teachers and starting new...

Top 3 Tips for an Awesome Summer with Food Allergies

Dr. Alice Hoyt

Jun 2, 20223 min read

Top 3 Tips for an Awesome Summer with Food Allergies

Summertime is a time for fun in the sun, but for families managing food allergies, summer can also be a time of anxiety. Camping, road...

The Allergists Talk Oral Immunotherapy – OIT – for Food Allergies

Dr. Alice Hoyt

May 31, 20222 min read

The Allergists Talk Oral Immunotherapy – OIT – for Food Allergies

Do you have a child with a food allergy? If so, you may be wondering about oral immunotherapy, OIT. OIT is a therapy that can help...

Seasonal allergies have met their match with Dr. Hoyt’s allergy regimen!

Dr. Alice Hoyt

May 24, 20223 min read

Seasonal allergies have met their match with Dr. Hoyt’s allergy regimen!

The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the trees are green. Yes, warmer weather has finally arrived! But for many people, this...

Dr. Alice Hoyt

May 21, 20225 min read

Allergy Versus Immune Tolerance

In food allergy, the immune system is like a playground. The balance of allergy and immune tolerance is like a see-saw. Food allergy is...

Celiac Disease: What It Is and Isn’t and What To Do About It

Dr. Alice Hoyt

May 14, 20224 min read

Celiac Disease: What It Is and Isn’t and What To Do About It

Celiac disease is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. Still, it often is misunderstood. Celiac Disease is not...

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