Skin, Food, Lungs: Unpacking the Atopic March

Unpacking the Atopic March is your go-to podcast for exploring how allergies unfold across childhood. From babyhood eczema and food allergies to school-age asthma and hay fever, we break down the science behind why allergic conditions seem to follow one another — a phenomenon known as the atopic march.Join us as we unpack the latest research, hear from leading allergy experts, and share real-life stories from families navigating these conditions. We’ll explore key questions like:Why do some children develop multiple allergies?Can we prevent the march from happening?What role do genetics, environment, and the immune system play?What practical steps can families and clinicians take?Whether you’re a parent, patient, or healthcare professional, this podcast offers evidence-based insights, hopeful perspectives, and practical tips to help you better understand and manage the allergy journey.Sources:de las Vecillas, L. and Quirce, S. (2024) 'The Multiple Trajectories of the Allergic March', Journal of Investigative Allergology and Clinical Immunology, 34(2), pp. 75-84. doi:10.18176/jiaci.0983.Gabryszewski, S.J. and Hill, D.A. (2021) 'One march, many paths: Insights into allergic march trajectories', Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 127, pp. 293–300. (Please note: The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for this specific article was not provided within the given sources).Mrkić Kobal, I., Plavec, D., Vlašić Lončarić, Ž., Jerković, I. and Turkalj, M. (2024) 'Atopic March or Atopic Multimorbidity—Overview of Current Research', Medicina, 60(21), p. 21. doi:10.3390/medicina60010021.Spergel, J.M. (2010) 'From atopic dermatitis to asthma: the atopic march', Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 105, pp. 99–106. doi:10.1016/j.anai.2009.10.002.Spergel, J.M., Du Toit, G. and Davis, C.M. (2023) 'Might biologics serve to interrupt the atopic march?', Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 151, pp. 590-594. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2023.01.001.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast and on this website is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Please don't ignore or delay seeking medical advice based on content from this podcast or website.Buy me a coffee: https://coff.ee/goodlifecreationsSend us Fan MailSupport the showBrought to you by - Goodlife Creations (2026). Music by - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay.