E184: Seasonal Allergies, Allergy Relief & Immunotherapy with Dr. Garen Wolff

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Dr. Garen Wolff, a board-certified allergist and immunologist based in Detroit, Michigan.In this episode, we discuss why seasonal allergies seem to be getting worse, the most common allergy symptoms people overlook, and the best ways to manage allergies through medications, environmental changes, and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Wolff explains how to properly use nasal sprays like Flonase, when allergy testing and immunotherapy may be appropriate, and why treatment should be tailored to each person's lifestyle and needs. She also shares the story behind developing her physician-formulated allergy supplement designed to complement traditional allergy care.Whether you struggle with sneezing, itchy eyes, postnasal drip, or chronic congestion, this episode offers practical, evidence-based tips to help you breathe easier throughout allergy season.Dr. Garen Wolff is a board-certified allergist and immunologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of environmental allergies, food allergies, asthma, hives (urticaria), angioedema, and immune system disorders in both children and adults. After completing her Internal Medicine residency, she pursued fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at Indiana University School of Medicine. She is the founder of her own private practice in Detroit, Michigan, where she is passionate about delivering personalized, evidence-based care that fits each patient's lifestyle.Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Wolff is a physician entrepreneur and health educator who shares allergy education across social media and is the creator of Sniffles, a physician-formulated supplement designed to complement traditional allergy care. She is dedicated to helping patients better understand their allergies and improve their quality of life through practical, science-backed solutions.00:00 – Meet Allergist Dr. Garen Wolff01:34 – The angioedema experience that inspired her career05:38 – Why seasonal allergies are getting worse08:46 – Common allergy symptoms people overlook11:19 – Why Flonase works when used correctly13:23 – Personalized allergy treatment plans15:46 – Humidifiers, dust mites, and allergy-proofing your home17:27 – The science behind Dr. Wolff's "Sniffles" supplement26:47 – Growing an allergy practice through social media33:29 – Final advice for people living with allergiesConnect with Dr. WolffWebsite: https://www.wolffallergy.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRH923W-bltmFDfjlt_vVegInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolffallergyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WolffAllergyAsthmaConnect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.