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Learn about recognizing, treating, and living with all things related to allergies, asthma and immunology from board-certified allergists and the support staff surrounding them. Delve deeper into our providers: their hobbies, their families, and how they chose their field. Discover the truth about what may be triggering your symptoms and how you can breathe better and easier. • DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it do not constitute medical health care or other professional advice, and are provided for general information purposes only. All care is taken in the preparation of the information in this Podcast. This Podcast and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical health care. We recommend you seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health providers with any questions specific to you regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard medical advice or delay visiting a medical professional because of something you hear in this Podcast. To the extent permissible by law, Allergy Associates, P.A. (dba The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center) will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs that might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. No part of this Podcast can be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied, or duplicated in any form without the prior permission of Allergy Associates. •
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Getting to Know FNP Brittany Harper
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3 days ago
Host Liz Edwards introduces us to Family Nurse Practitioner Brittany Harper! Brittany always knew she'd be in some type of healthcare. Learn how her career unfolded into nursing and why this Nebraska-born CrossFitter loves seeing new patients.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Capping the Cost of Inhalers
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Dr. John Overholt shares with host Liz Edwards some good news! Starting this summer, major manufacturers will cap patients' out-of-cost expense for inhalers.
This restriction on pricing is long overdue as some asthma patients are forced to limit the use of their inhalers because of its cost. Dr. Overholt shares how common it is for patients to use inhalers less frequently than prescribed and how dangerous that practice can be, creating more illness, more ER visits, and even the need for additional meds; but for those who can't afford the $400-$500 cost per month, it's a necessary maneuver. As Dr. Overholt explains, "A medication you can't afford is not a good medication."
Learn when specific companies will begin capping their products' costs and how this change will empower providers to prescribe the inhaler that works best for the patient instead of the one that's most affordable.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Three Things Making Your Allergies Worse!
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Host Liz Edwards talks with family nurse practitioner James (Jim) O'Rourke about the three medicines you should stop taking if you have allergies!
Learn how these medications, reserved for acute or episodic infections, can become addictive if taken too often and for too long–and how they often make your symptoms worse!
Jim and Liz discuss why it's wise to get an accurate diagnosis and how allergy specialists like Jim can help you find alternative treatment plans that are safer and more effective.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Getting to Know FNP James O'Rourke
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Join us as host Liz Edwards introduces us to family nurse practitioner James (Jim) O'Rourke.
Jim had his first career in pharmaceuticals but was intrigued by the provider side of medicine. Years later, we're honored to have him helping patients in Middle Tennessee!
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
The Start of Spring Allergens
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Spring is here, and with it comes the start of spring allergens. Host Kaylie Francis speaks with Dr. Nick Kolinsky about the season's pollinators.
Together, they bust the myth about Bradford pear trees and discuss Dr. Kolinsky's go-to for effective allergy relief: a 1-2 punch of nasal sprays and immunotherapy.
Dr. Kolinsky also explains how spikes in spring allergens may cause patients with eczema or asthma to have more issues due to the "collective effect" of allergens.
Learn what other symptoms to anticipate this season and how you can easily find the answers and the relief you need to enjoy the beauty of spring.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Hope for Egg-allergic Children
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Host Liz Edwards joins Dr. Jane Choi to discuss the often-intimidating topic of infant food allergies, specifically egg.
Did you know that no child is "too young" for allergy testing? Dr. Choi describes the easy and reassuring process of skin testing and how, for little ones who have serious reactions, Xolair may be able to provide a much-needed safety net.
Learn more about the symptoms to look for, what's involved in infant skin testing, and why we can be hopeful about future available treatments for our food-allergic children.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Clearing the Air About Epinephrine
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Dr. Travis Cain and host Liz Edwards meet again to discuss the latest news regarding a food-allergic individual's death despite taking epinephrine.
Dr. Cain shares how clinical testing doesn't always reflect "real world reactivity," and he emphasizes the importance of taking epinephrine as soon as symptoms begin, comparing it to an avalanche. "It's easier to stop it early on than once those symptoms start building and worsening."
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Understanding Epinephrine
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Dr. Ty Prince shares with host Kaylie Francis the essentials for understanding epinephrine.
Epinephrine is an emergency anaphylactic drug used to treat severe allergic reactions. The key to using it, according to Dr. Prince, is to use it early! Listen for more insights, such as what qualifies as an anaphylactic reaction and what position you should be in when you start to experience one.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Getting to Know NP Clara Loter
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Host Liz Edwards talks with Nurse Practitioner Clara Loter! Clara is originally from Iowa and had never had any allergy or asthma problems before moving to Tennessee. Now that she's here, she's a big supporter of immunotherapy and biologics.
Listen as Clara shares how her experience as a nurse practitioner in the ICU during COVID led her to choose a career where she can keep people out of the hospital and improve their overall quality of life.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Getting to Know NP Kelsie Hannah
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Host Liz Edwards introduces us to Nurse Practitioner Kelsie Hannah. Kelsie grew up in Pleasant View, Tenn. She completed her undergraduate at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, and her master's at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville.
Learn what attracted Kelsie to the field of medicine, how her 18-month-old daughter continues to fascinate her, and how her reading habits have changed since becoming a new mom.