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The official podcast of the
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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Is Xolair really "superior" to OIT?
Dr. Alice Hoyt shares her insights on Xolair and OIT.
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Mar 121 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.
Dr. Alice Hoyt
May 16, 20246 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.
Dr. Alice Hoyt
May 13, 20242 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Dec 21, 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Nov 7, 20232 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Sep 11, 20233 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
May 18, 20232 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Apr 17, 20236 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Mar 30, 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
Feb 6, 20232 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Dec 27, 20223 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....
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Dec 3, 20222 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Nov 3, 20225 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Oct 31, 20222 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Oct 20, 20224 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Aug 18, 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
Jun 2, 20223 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
May 31, 20222 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 24, 20223 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...
Dr. Alice Hoyt
May 21, 20225 min read
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