Food Allergy and Your Kiddo
If you are the parent of a child with food allergy, then this podcast is made for you. Join board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, as she dives into all things food allergy. Hear interviews with other allergists, advocates, and food allergy families, just like yours. Listeners have come to this podcast for years for answers to their food allergy questions and for strategies to live with less stress and more joy. Welcome!
Podcasting since 2020 • 94 episodes
Food Allergy and Your Kiddo
Latest Episodes
Three Questions An Allergist Uses To Diagnose Food Allergy
Dr. Alice Hoyt explains how allergists diagnose food allergies, differentiate them from other adverse reactions, and the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. This episode covers key questions to identify true food allergies...
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Dr. Hoyt’s RAST Framework: What Parents Should Do After a Food Allergy Diagnosis
In this episode, Dr. Alice Hoyt shares a practical and empowering mental model—the RAST framework—to help families navigate the complexities of food allergies with confidence. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing food allergies ...
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Why It’s Okay That Palforzia is Going Away
In this new episode of “Food Allergy and Your Kiddo,” Dr. Hoyt discusses the recent news regarding Palforzia, the first FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergies, which is set to be discontinued. She explains how Palforzia works, its signific...
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Inside the FDA Panel on Epinephrine Access: What Families Need to Know
Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses her recent experience speaking at a panel in Washington, D.C., focused on improving access to epinephrine for anaphylaxis. She emphasizes the importance of making epinephrine available over the counter and addresses the...
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Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus, Read by Dr. Alice Hoyt
"Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus" is a fun children's story for children, parents, and educators. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing food allergies, being prepared with necessary medications like an "EpiFriend,"...
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Fan Mail
hi! I’d love to hear how it’s gone for food allergy kids on Xolaire. We’ve been waiting to hear how it’s gone since approved in 2024 and would like to hear real life experiences. Would be a great podcast topic!
Atlanta, Georgia