Is Ozempic Helping Your Allergies & Asthma? (GLP-1 Drugs, Hives & Inflammation Explained) | Episode 27

Send us Fan MailGLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) are everywhere, but the conversation is shifting from just weight loss to their powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Are these drugs helping with asthma, chronic hives, and allergic inflammation?In this essential episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – dive deep into the intersection of metabolic and immune medicine. They break down the early data, share real-life patient and personal experiences (including Dr. Shepherd's personal journey with a GLP-1 for anxiety and weight loss), and explain the fascinating connection between obesity, inflammation, and difficult-to-control asthma.If you or a loved one are on a GLP-1 or are considering it, this episode cuts through the hype and confusion to give you clear, expert-backed answers on what's real and what's still unknown.EPISODE IN A GLANCE00:43 What GLP-1s Are & How They Impact Metabolism02:00 The Obesity-Asthma Link & Inflammation02:27 Patient Experience: GLP-1s and Chronic Hives (Urticaria)03:30 Dr. Meagan Shepherd's Personal GLP-1 Journey (Weight, Anxiety & Asthma)05:27 The Chicken vs. Egg Cycle of Asthma, Exercise & Weight07:26 Early Data: GLP-1s and Mast Cell Activation Disorders07:44 Acquisition: How to Get Insurance Coverage for Weight Loss IndicationsWRITE A PODCAST REVIEWSEND US A [email protected] HOSTSKARA WADA, MDDr. Kara Wada is a quadruple board-certified physician in allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine, and founder of the Immune Confident Institute. As a Sjogren’s patient and life coach, she combines modern medicine with lifestyle and mindset practices to help patients harness their body's ability to heal.WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookYoutubeTikTokAMBER PATTERSON, MDDr. Amber Patterson is a world-renowned allergy and immunology expert pioneering the future of immunotherapy. As the U.S. ambassador for ILIT™ Protocol (a 3-injection allergy shot protocol), she is redefining allergy care through her practice, Auni Allergy®, and the groundbreaking Auni® ILIT™ Learning Network.WebsiteInstagramInstagramFacebookYoutubeMEAGAN SHEPHERD, MDDr. Meagan Shepherd is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with nearly 15 years of experience specializing in advanced immunotherapy. She is known for her practical, evidence-based approach and her unique focus on "allergy-conscious living"—designing homes, habits, and lifestyles that improve her patients' quality of life.InstagramFacebook