The Immune Edit Transcripts

Flying With Food Allergies: What Airlines Won't Tell You

Lianne Mandelbaum of No Nut Traveler joins Dr. Doug to break down what every food allergy family needs to know before their next flight — from pre-boarding rights to why you should never eat the airline meal.

The Food Allergy Treatment Menu: Picking What's Right for YOUR Kid

Your kid has a food allergy. Your allergist says avoid it. But what if there are other options — and nobody told you about them? Three allergists debate OIT, SLIT, and Xolair.

The Mental Side of Food Allergies No One Talks About

What if the hardest part of living with food allergies isn't the food — it's what's happening in your mind and body? Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, psychologist and food allergy mom, joins Dr. Doug to unpack the emotional toll that no one talks about.

EOE: The Allergic Disease Hiding Behind 'Picky Eating' and Anxiety

Your child takes forever to eat. They've been called picky, anxious, dramatic. But what if their esophagus is actually chronically inflamed — and nobody's caught it yet?

What Happens When a $4,000 Peanut Butter Gets Pulled? A UK Allergist Explains

If you told a food allergy family that the only FDA-style approved treatment for their child's peanut allergy was being pulled from the market — not because it was dangerous, but because nobody was buying it — they'd probably have questions.

What Integrative Medicine Actually Is (And What It's Not)

Integrative medicine and functional medicine get used interchangeably but they are not the same thing. In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones and Dr. Gary Soffer of Yale Medicine break down the real difference and why it matters for your health.

Bridging Gaps in Food Allergy Care with Dr. Olga Kagan

Dr. Doug Jones and Dr. Olga Kagan discuss her career from critical care to founding the Food Allergy Nursing Association, educating nurses globally, bridging access gaps with tele-nursing, and addressing misinformation in food allergies.

Infant Feeding, Food Allergy Treatment, and Compassion in Medicine with Dr. Manisha Relan

Dr. Doug Jones and Dr. Manisha Relan discuss compassion in medicine, infant feeding guidelines, food allergy treatment options, private practice challenges, and practical edits for families navigating allergies.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Tick-Borne Red Meat Allergy That Breaks All the Rules

Dr. Doug Jones explains Alpha-Gal Syndrome — the tick-borne red meat allergy that causes delayed anaphylaxis 3–8 hours after eating. Learn why it’s spreading rapidly, how to recognize it, common myths, and why awareness is now critical after the first known death.

Allergies, Social Media, and Dispelling Misinformation with Dr. Zachary Rubin

Dr. Doug Jones interviews Dr. Zachary Rubin — pediatric allergist and creator with over 4 million followers — about fighting allergy misinformation, the origins of his viral hula-hooping videos, rebuilding public trust in healthcare, and his upcoming book All About Allergies.

Uncovering the Truth About Food Allergies - Diagnosis Journey (Part 3) with Dr. Farrah Khan and Dr. Tom Chaco

Uncovering the Truth About Food Allergies - Diagnosis Journey (Part 2) with Dr. Farrah Khan and Dr. Tom Chaco

Join Dr. Doug Jones, Dr. Farrah Khan, and Dr. Tom Chaco in Part 2 of this food allergies series on The Immune Edit Podcast. Discover treatment options like avoidance, Xolair, oral immunotherapy (OIT), and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), with pros, cons, and paths to food freedom. Vital guidance for families tackling allergies.