What is Allergy Testing?

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Antihistamines are mentioned heavily within the allergy community. Whether you’re allergic to pollen, cats, dogs, or even mold, you may have been recommended by your physician or allergist to consider antihistamines. However, have you ever wondered what antihistamines are, how antihistamines work, and the impact antihistamines have on your body? In today’s episode, we discuss what are antihistamines, what symptoms do antihistamines typically treat, the different types of antihistamines, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about antihistamines and why certain antihistamines may make some people feel drowsy and tired.  Allergy News Article: Childhood allergies, from skin to lungs, could start in the gut: study - https://cutt.ly/8wln8LyF Episodes Mentioned in Today’s Show:  Allergy 101: What is an Allergy and The Effect Allergies Have on the Immune System Episode - https://cutt.ly/4wlmFw7O What is Histamine Intolerance? Episode - https://cutt.ly/bwln3Ybz  What is the Difference Between Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Sinusitis? Episode - https://cutt.ly/JZWlKHe  Additional Resources:  What is Inflammation and its Role with Allergies? Episode: https://cutt.ly/uCgfZdP    What are Antihistamines and How Do They Work? - https://cutt.ly/Bwln249p  Antihistamines for allergies - https://cutt.ly/lwln9EMb  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:  Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast  Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)  Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!  JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:  Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5   Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw  Business Inquiries: [email protected] 

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. This episode marks episode 3 of the “How Allergies Can Affect Your Body” series we’re doing on the podcast. We’re all familiar with the more obvious allergy related symptoms like having a runny nose or sneezing, but there are other allergy related symptoms allergy sufferers may experience that aren’t as obvious or as common. Today’s episode is all about allergies and whether seasonal allergies can cause body aches. Valencia discusses what are body aches, what is fatigue, how allergies can impact your joints and muscles, and so much more. Tune in to learn more about the connection between your joints and muscles to allergies and the root of the connection.  Allergy News Article: A woman with a severe peanut allergy says airline staff laughed at her and ignored her requests when she tried to fly to Costa Rica https://cutt.ly/2wsT3R1e  Episodes Mentioned in Today’s Show:  What is Inflammation and its Role with Allergies? Episode: https://cutt.ly/uCgfZdP  What is Allergy Fatigue? Episode - https://cutt.ly/GwsT94fS  What is Allergy Testing? Episode - https://cutt.ly/AwyzQ0LR  Missed the other episodes in the “How Allergies Can Affect Your Body” series? Catch up here:  Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat? Episode - https://cutt.ly/YwiJqhN6  How Seasonal Allergies Can Impact Oral Health Episode - https://cutt.ly/FwsT3Niw  Additional Resources:  Allergies and Body Aches - https://cutt.ly/UwsT8cjq  Immune system involvement in specific pain conditions - https://cutt.ly/MwsT4G9g  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:  Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast  Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)  Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!  JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:  Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5  Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3RwBusiness Inquiries: [email protected] 

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. We all know that itchy eyes, inflamed sinuses, sneezing, and an itchy throat are common symptoms during high pollen count days or just in general as allergy season is becoming more and more perennial. Last week we talked about how allergies can affect your throat, but have you ever thought or wondered about whether or not allergies can affect your mouth? Well, that’s what we are going to talk about. This episode marks episode 2 of the “How Allergies Can Affect Your Body” series we’re doing on the podcast. There are certain symptoms that are common to deal with and we may or may not even think about how our allergies can impact our teeth and our gums.  Today’s episode is all about allergies and oral health. Valencia discusses how allergies can indirectly cause mouth problems, the importance of regulating the pH level of your mouth for allergies and overall body health, how your sinuses can impact your oral health, and so much more. Tune in to learn more about the connection between allergies, oral health, and your overall body health.  Allergy News Article: New state law will teach some students what to do if a classmate has an allergic reaction - https://cutt.ly/YwiJqScs  Episodes Mentioned in Today’s Show:  What is Postnasal Drip? Episode - https://cutt.ly/ywyzmKyT  Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat? Episode - https://cutt.ly/YwiJqhN6  Additional Resources:  How Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Oral Health - https://cutt.ly/CwiJqilC  What is Medical Gaslighting and How to Talk to a Doctor When They Don’t Listen Episode - https://cutt.ly/twyzQeev  What is Inflammation and its Role with Allergies? Episode: https://cutt.ly/uCgfZdP  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:  Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast  Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)  Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!  JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:  Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5  Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]  

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. SEASON 5 HERE WE COME! Have you ever had a sore, scratchy throat and can’t tell whether the problem is seasonal allergies, an infection, a cold, or the flu? Well, you’re definitely not alone. With allergy season getting longer and worse, you may find yourself experiencing symptoms you may not have experienced before or the symptoms you typically experience hit your system harder. You may experience symptoms like a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing, but are those the only symptoms you can experience? Today’s episode is all about whether or not allergies can cause a sore throat and/or a cough. Valencia discusses what is a sore throat, the difference between a cold and allergies, how your body reacts to a cold/virus/flu versus how your body reacts to allergens, whether or not allergies can cause a sore throat, and much more. Tune in to learn more about Valencia’s love for softball and baseball, her recent food favorites, the explanation behind why you may experience a runny nose, and the connection between a sore throat and allergies. This episode is definitely a good one!  Allergy News Article: Kids who live with pets may be less prone to food allergies, recent study shows—here’s what an allergist says - https://cutt.ly/2wyzYblM  Episodes Mentioned in Today’s Show:  What is Postnasal Drip? Episode - https://cutt.ly/ywyzmKyT  What is Allergy Testing? Episode - https://cutt.ly/AwyzQ0LR  Additional Resources:  How to tell if a sore throat is from an allergy or a cold - https://cutt.ly/ewyzYXkX  What is Medical Gaslighting and How to Talk to a Doctor When They Don’t Listen Episode - https://cutt.ly/twyzQeev  What is Inflammation and its Role with Allergies? Episode: https://cutt.ly/uCgfZdP  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast:  Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast  Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★)  Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know!  JOIN THE OMA SQUAD:  Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5  Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]  

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever wondered what are contributing factors to making your allergies and allergy symptoms worse? Well, today’s episode is all about seasonal allergies and the worst cities aka the most challenging cities to live in if you have seasonal allergies in the United States in 2023. Valencia discusses what the Allergy Capitals report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), what goes into building the list of Allergy Capitals from the AAFA every year, the top 10 most challenging cities in the U.S. in 2023 for those with seasonal allergies, and much more. Tune in to learn more about seasonal allergies and things to keep in mind to make sure you’re ready to get through the spring allergy season. Allergy News Article - Allergy season is ‘earlier, longer and worse’ in these US cities, report finds https://cutt.ly/h4xduwy Resources Mentioned in Episode: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Allergy Capitals Report: https://cutt.ly/54xdaYi Additional Resources: What is a Ragweed Allergy? - https://cutt.ly/54xdjYC 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 Blog: https://cutt.ly/gJskpdw YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Throughout our life navigating allergies, we have some traumatic situations and some lessons learned. Today’s episode is all about some of the seasonal allergy mistakes Valencia has made throughout her allergy journey and things she wished she knew before they actually happened to her. Valencia discusses what is pollen, common seasonal allergy symptoms, some of the mistakes she has made that has made her allergy symptoms worse, and more. Tune in to learn about what can make your allergy symptoms worse and ways to combat the pollen as we enter Spring. Allergy News Article - Allergy nightmare scenarios: 5 things that could go wrong https://cutt.ly/G87jYgf Resources Mentioned in Episode: Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Sinusitis Episode: https://cutt.ly/JZWlKHe What is a Wine Allergy? Episode: https://cutt.ly/J87jl2j What is Inflammation and its Role with Allergies? Episode: https://cutt.ly/uCgfZdP Additional Resources: Cross Reactivity Defined https://cutt.ly/u87cXSq Pollen Allergy https://cutt.ly/387c3IJ Seasonal Allergies https://cutt.ly/z87vwgf 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 Blog: https://cutt.ly/gJskpdw YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is about an important first step to take in discovering whether or not you have an allergy and that is allergy testing. Allergy testing can be a great tool to figuring out allergies you may have to things you eat, touch, or breathe in. However, a lot of people don’t really know where to start and what to expect when going to get allergy tested. Valencia discusses what is an allergy test/what is allergy testing, the different types of allergy tests, some of her allergy testing experiences, and much more. Tune in to learn more about the importance of going to an allergist to pinpoint what you may be allergic to and things to know before going to your first allergist appointment. Allergy News Article - Family files wrongful death lawsuit after student suffers fatal allergic reaction at suburban university - https://cutt.ly/83TrFx7 Additional Resources: Allergy Skin Tests - https://cutt.ly/y3TyNIr Allergy Testing Skin - https://cutt.ly/p3Ty3Ry Allergy Testing - https://cutt.ly/w3Ty5Lh All About Allergy Testing - https://cutt.ly/W3Tpgu8 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 Blog: https://cutt.ly/gJskpdw YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Today’s episode is for all our peeps that are allergic to sesame and/or are a parent/caregiver to someone who is allergic to sesame. We are talking all about the recent updates with the major allergen list due to the FASTER (Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act) today. If you didn’t know, sesame is now a major allergen according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as of January 1st of 2023. Although adding sesame to major allergen list is great for the allergy community, it has caused some backlash from the food industry. Valencia discusses what the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act (FASTER) is, how this Act has affected those with sesame allergies, how restaurants and food manufacturers have reacted to the new requirements that come with sesame being a major allergen, why it’s important now more than ever to read nutrition labels for all products (food, skincare, haircare, etc), and SO MUCH MORE. Tune in to learn more about how sesame can be found in a lot more foods and items than we think and also how to stay prepared in times like these as a person who’s allergic to sesame. Allergy News Article - Tragedy as bride-to-be, 24, with dairy allergy dies four days after proposal on romantic South Africa holiday - 'after accidentally stirring tea with spoon that had come into contact with milk' - https://cutt.ly/R9hH2Pn Additional Resources: FARE Responds to Companies Intentionally Adding Sesame Flour as FASTER Act Goes Into Effect - https://cutt.ly/U9hH44K Sesame Added to FDA’s Allergen Labeling Guidelines - https://cutt.ly/o9hH6M9 FDA Reminds Manufacturers Effective Date Sesame as a Major Allergen - https://cutt.ly/H9hJeQI Allergic Sesame Food Labels Now Must List Sesame Allergen - https://cutt.ly/v9hJu6O FASTER Act of 2021 - https://cutt.ly/S9hJONH  Sesame Allergy and Food Labels - https://cutt.ly/n9hZI6Q  Can Oats Have Gluten in Them? Podcast Episode (this where we discussed cross contact vs cross contamination) - https://cutt.ly/T9hLwyv  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 Blog: https://cutt.ly/gJskpdw YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Happy 2023 Oh My Allergies Fam! It’s been a minute, so in today’s episode Valencia is giving you all an update about her life. Valencia reflects on some things that happened in 2022, the importance of improving your overall mental and physical health for the sake of your allergies, a glimpse into the behind the scenes of being a content creator and podcaster while working a 9-to-5, what she learned in 2022 that helped her with her overall allergy journey and health journey in 2022, some of her goals and intentions for 2023, and so much more.  Episodes Mentioned in Today's Show:  Can Allergies Affect How You Sleep at Night? Episode - https://cutt.ly/3XfBQvT Can Stress Make Your Allergy Symptoms Worse? Episode - https://cutt.ly/1XfBD0h 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 Blog: https://cutt.ly/gJskpdw YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]

Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Fall is officially upon us! One of the first foods you think about when you think of fall is pumpkins. When October hits, pumpkins are EVERYWHERE. Pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice cookies, etc., but what if we told you that pumpkin isn’t always nice? Today’s episode is all about pumpkins, the teal pumpkin project, and whether or not you can actually be allergic to the fall favorite, pumpkins. Pumpkin spice may or may not always be nice....or is it? We discuss: What are pumpkins? What are pumpkin seeds?  Is it possible to be allergic to pumpkin and/or pumpkin seeds?  Is pumpkin related to ragweed?  ….AND SO MUCH MORE! Tune in to learn more about pumpkins, the role cross-reactivity can play when it comes to allergies, and how pumpkins and cucumbers are actually related in a weird way.  Allergy News Article: Why Some Homes Are Displaying Teal Halloween Pumpkins - https://cutt.ly/uNuqtJ2  Additional Resources: Teal Pumpkin Project - https://cutt.ly/ENuvvIz  What is a Ragweed Allergy? Episode - https://cutt.ly/FV4JZdV 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected]