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Ep. 127: Management of indolent mastocytosis - A clinical yardstick
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 9/12/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 9/12/25

Ep. 127: Management of indolent mastocytosis - A clinical yardstick

Learn how doctors diagnose and treat indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) with KIT D816V tests, biopsies & targeted therapies like avapritinib to manage symptoms.

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Ep. 126: Management of mast cell activation syndrome - A clinical yardstick
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/29/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/29/25

Ep. 126: Management of mast cell activation syndrome - A clinical yardstick

Learn about diagnosing and treating mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) from serum tryptase testing to treatment with antihistamines, cromolyn and omalizumab.

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Ep. 125: Parents’ Guide to Asthma Peak Week 
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/21/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/21/25

Ep. 125: Parents’ Guide to Asthma Peak Week 

Learn how parents and guardians can prepare for Asthma Peak Week, manage fall triggers, and keep kids safe with action plans, routines, and updated medicines.

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Ep. 124: Asthma peak week and understanding triggers 
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/14/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/14/25

Ep. 124: Asthma peak week and understanding triggers 

Learn how to manage asthma during the fall. Discover seasonal asthma triggers, Asthma Peak Week risks, and practical tips to prevent asthma flare-ups.

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Ep. 123: Supporting the Mental Health of Allergy Parents 
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/8/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/8/25

Ep. 123: Supporting the Mental Health of Allergy Parents 

Support for food allergy parents! Therapist Tamara Hubbard shares tools to manage anxiety and why mental health matters at every stage of the allergy journey.

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Ep. 122: Mortality in adult patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria - A real-world cohort study
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/1/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 8/1/25

Ep. 122: Mortality in adult patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria - A real-world cohort study

Learn how chronic hives (CSU) may increase risk of death. We review findings from a real-world study on CSU, suicide, and the impact of proper treatment.

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Ep. 121: Avapritinib vs Placebo in Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis - PIONEER Trial
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 7/25/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 7/25/25

Ep. 121: Avapritinib vs Placebo in Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis - PIONEER Trial

Learn how Avapritinib targets the KIT D816V mutation in ISM. We review key findings from the PIONEER trial and what they mean for patient care.

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Ep. 120: Back to School with Food Allergies- Accommodations, Epinephrine & Preparing Your Child
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 7/10/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 7/10/25

Ep. 120: Back to School with Food Allergies- Accommodations, Epinephrine & Preparing Your Child

Prepare your child for a safe school year with food allergies. Learn about 504 plans, epinephrine options, and tips to build confidence and safety.

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Ep. 119: Processing Emotions After Anaphylaxis - Navigating Guilt, Family Reactions, and Moving Forward
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 7/4/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 7/4/25

Ep. 119: Processing Emotions After Anaphylaxis - Navigating Guilt, Family Reactions, and Moving Forward

Processing anaphylaxis? Learn how to handle guilt, denial, and family reactions after a severe allergic reaction. Real talk about moving forward.

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Ep. 118: The ISM Disconnect - Do Patients and Providers Agree on Symptom Control?
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 6/26/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 6/26/25

Ep. 118: The ISM Disconnect - Do Patients and Providers Agree on Symptom Control?

How do patients and providers view indolent systemic mastocytosis? This podcast breaks down a new study on symptom burden and care gaps in ISM.

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Ep. 117: As-Needed Albuterol–Budesonide in Mild Asthma (BATURA Trial)
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 6/19/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 6/19/25

Ep. 117: As-Needed Albuterol–Budesonide in Mild Asthma (BATURA Trial)

Journal club review: BATURA trial shows that a rescue inhaler combining albuterol and budesonide improves mild asthma by addressing tightness and inflammation.

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Ep. 116: Why Fexofenadine Is Considered a Truly Non-Sedating Antihistamine
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 6/13/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 6/13/25

Ep. 116: Why Fexofenadine Is Considered a Truly Non-Sedating Antihistamine

Journal article review: Discover why fexofenadine is truly non-sedating. Systematic review looking at PET scans, PIR tests, driving studies & real-world data.

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Ep. 109: Tezepelumab & Nasal Polyps - Inside the WAYPOINT Phase III Trial
Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 4/24/25 Doctor Interview, Food Allergies, Allergies, Asthma, Eczema, Immunology, Patient Interview, EOE, AAII Podcast, Mast Cell Disease, CSU, Urticaria, Biologics, Health Insurance, Type 2 Inflammation, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps, The Itch Review Kortney Kwong Hing 4/24/25

Ep. 109: Tezepelumab & Nasal Polyps - Inside the WAYPOINT Phase III Trial

In this journal review, we discuss how tezepelumab reduced nasal polyp size, alleviated congestion & decreased the need for surgery over 52 weeks. Listen for the full breakdown.

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