The Ultimate Back-to-School Allergy & Asthma Checklist for Parents (Part 1) | Allergy Actually

Send us Fan MailThe chaos of back-to-school season is real, and for families managing allergies and asthma, it can be downright overwhelming. How do you prepare your child for a new environment, a new teacher, and new potential triggers?In Part 1 of this essential back-to-school series, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – break down the crucial first steps to ensure a safe and healthy school year.They dive into the nitty-gritty of scheduling appointments, navigating the confusing world of school forms, and planning ahead for medication refills (especially for epinephrine!). Learn why August is the busiest time for allergists, how to streamline the paperwork process with your doctor, and the critical importance of having a clear, accessible action plan from day one. This is the practical advice every allergy and asthma parent needs to hear.EPISODE IN A GLANCE01:51 Why August is "Back-to-School" Chaos for Allergists03:22 Navigating School Forms & Anaphylaxis Action Plans06:55 Planning for Medication Refills & Your "Allergy Toolbox"11:13 The Epinephrine Dilemma: Getting Enough Two-Packs for School13:54 Where is the Epi Kept? Crucial Questions for Your School14:30 Is Your Child Ready to Self-Carry Their Medication?MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEShow Sponsor: MolekuleThis episode is proudly sponsored by Molekule. Learn more about their FDA-cleared air purification solutions, which use PECO technology to destroy pollutants 1000x smaller than the HEPA standard, helping you create a healthier indoor environment.GET 15% OFF Molekule Air Purifier → https://creators.molekule.com/MKUL-ALLERGYACTUALLYWRITE 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™ (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 Website