Let’s Talk Allergies with Dr. Farah Khan and Dr. Tom Chacko Part 1/3 скачать в хорошем качестве

Let’s Talk Allergies with Dr. Farah Khan and Dr. Tom Chacko Part 1/3

In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones is joined by allergists Dr. Farah Khan and Dr. Tom Chacko for the first installment of a three-part series on food allergies. Part 1 focuses on the patient journey from first reaction to diagnosis, with an honest discussion about the explosion of misinformation around “hidden food allergies,” large testing panels, and IgG food sensitivity tests. Topics covered include: What true food allergy reactions actually look like When food allergy testing is medically appropriate Skin testing vs blood IgE testing—benefits and limitations Why IgE levels don’t predict severity or risk The harm of false positives and unnecessary food avoidance How social media and wellness influencers fuel confusion This episode is designed for patients, parents, and healthcare providers who want evidence-based guidance without fear-driven messaging. 📌 This is Part 1 of a three-part series ▶️ Part 2: Food Allergy Treatment Options ▶️ Part 3: The emotional and mental load on families Connect with Dr. Doug: • Clinical care (GAIN): [myimmunenetwork.com](https://myimmunenetwork.com/) • Speaking & education: [drdougjones.com](https://drdougjones.com/)