Could the key to more effective allergy therapies lie in the nasal microbiome? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Jennifer Villwock from Kansas University Medical Center discusses the intricacies of treating allergies and sinus issues with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah.

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Villwock begins by highlighting the importance of personalized medicine and the role of the microbiome in immunotherapy. Topics include topical and oral probiotics, the nasal microbiome, intralymphatic immunotherapy, and the significance of accurate allergy testing. Dr. Villwock also shares insights on sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy, the future of allergy treatments, and the impact of environmental factors on sinus health.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:53 - Understanding the Sinus Microbiome

04:34 - The Role of the Microbiome in Health

09:31 - Challenges in Microbiome Research

23:21 - Clinical Decision-Making in Antibiotic Use

25:07 - Exploring Probiotics & Dietary Factors for Sinus Health

30:12 - Immunotherapy and Microbiome

35:47 - Allergy Testing Methods

41:40 - Future Directions in Immunotherapy

44:18 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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RESOURCES

Jennifer Villwock Profile

https://www.kumc.edu/jvillwock.html

AAOA 2025 Explorers Course in Allergy and Immunology, Vail, CO. March 27-29, 2025

https://www.aaoallergy.org/education/aaoa-explorers-course-2025/

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