Are hypoallergenic dogs real? Can local honey cure pollen allergies? Can just smelling food trigger anaphylaxis? In this episode of Beyond the Sneeze, I introduce common allergy and asthma myths and explain why misinformation spreads so easily. Get ready for science-backed answers, expert insights, and myth-busting ahead.

In this short follow-up to Episode 3, I finish exploring how allergies are diagnosed. I revisit my own skin prick test, then explain intradermal testing, blood (IgE) tests, and challenge tests—when they’re used and why.

How do you actually know if you have allergies? In this episode of Beyond the Sneeze, I share my personal diagnosis story—from growing up around allergy symptoms to visiting an allergist and undergoing skin testing. I explain what the test felt like, how results appeared in minutes, and how IgE antibodies help identify specific allergens.

Allergies aren’t just seasonal sniffles — they’re complex immune system reactions that affect millions worldwide. In this episode of Beyond the Sneeze, I break down the surprising facts I discovered while learning about allergies: from how your immune system overreacts, to the many types of allergens, and why allergic conditions are more serious and interconnected than most people realize. Tune in to get the real story behind allergies and understand why they matter more than you think.

Struggling with allergies, asthma, or nonstop seasonal sneezing? In this first episode of Beyond the Sneeze, I share my personal allergy journey and what inspired me to dig into the science, stories, and solutions behind allergic diseases.

Hit play to learn why this podcast exists — and join me on a mission to understand allergies from every angle.