#82: What You Need to Know About Allergies featuring Allergist-Immunologist Dr. David Stukus
“Symptoms can change over time and they do not absolutely all have to occur at the same time. They can vary within individuals and between individuals.” -Dr. David Stukus
There is a lot of confusion about allergies among parents. With a growing number of allergies, it’s no wonder that parents have questions and concerns that their child may also have allergies.
I had so many questions about allergies that I decided to interview TWO experts and make it a two-part series. In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I speak with Dr. David Stukus who is a pediatric allergist and we cover all the basics that you need to know about allergies.
We discuss:
The signs and symptoms of a true allergy
The difference between food and environmental allergies
The difference between a food allergy, sensitivity and intolerance
Why he thinks allergies may be on the rise
The allergic march
His thoughts on essential oils
Whether vaccines trigger allergies
Who should get tested for allergies
What allergy testing is valid and what kind of testing is not helpful
Diet and lifestyle measures that we can take to decrease environmental allergies
The relationship between the gut microbiome and allergies
Allergy shots and who is a good candidate
What he wished more parents knew
What personal habit he is most proud of
Dr. David Stukus
More about my honored guest:
David R. Stukus, MD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Stukus received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his pediatric residency and Chief residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio followed by his fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at The Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Stukus is an active member of both the American Academy and College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. Dr. Stukus served a member of the expert panel and co-author of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease sponsored Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States. In 2018, he accepted an invitation to join the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters for Allergy and Immunology and is one of twelve allergists from across the United States tasked with reviewing published evidence to update clinical guidelines. Dr. Stukus’ research interests lie in food allergy and asthma, with a desire to better understand and implement evidence-based guidelines into clinical care. He has over 40 peer reviewed publications, 11 book chapters, and published his first textbook “Allergies and Adolescents: Transitioning to Independence” in 2018 and his second textbook “Social Media for Health Care Professionals” was just published this year.
Lastly, Dave is best known for his pioneering work in the use of social media for distributing evidence based information. He communicates and advocates for patients through his active Twitter account @AllergyKidsDoc, where he routinely engages with the general public and colleagues from around the world. He has used his social media presence to build a platform of over 18,000 followers, to create curriculum at his institution to educate medical students and residents on social media best practices, and to build a name not only for himself, but for the specialty of Allergy & Immunology.
You can learn more at: www.twitter.com/AllergyKidsDoc
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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