Host Kaylie Francis introduces us to Dr. Poneh Heine, who works in our Gainesville, Georgia, location.

As a young girl and teenager who suffered from the "Atopic Triad" (eczema, exercise-induced asthma, and allergies), Dr. Heine has a special place in her heart for anyone dealing with the same problems. "I can relate and I can help."

Learn about Dr. Heine's education, her love for her family and the outdoors, and her excitement in sharing the advances and options now available for patients like herself. 

Nurse Practitioner Pam Wright talks with host Kaylie Francis about the rise in nasal symptoms during the fall season and how to tell if it's a common cold or allergies.

Is your pesky cough or runny nose a result of the change in the weather or allergies? Should you take a cold medicine or use an allergy nose spray? Pam shares how our specialists can help you find the answers and bring much needed relief.

Join host Kaylie Francis as she meets with board-certified allergist Dr. Jane Conley to discuss the life-changing and sometimes life-threatening effects of food allergies. 

Food allergies can be scary, but knowledge is power! Learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project, started in Knoxville, Tenn., as well as how food allergies are diagnosed, which foods cause the most problems for the most people, the differences between food allergies and food sensitivities (or intolerances), and the cause and symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome. 

Dr. Conley and Kaylie cover it all! 

Host Kaylie Francis speaks with Dr. Amy Boyd at the Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Dr. Boyd works at our Gainesville, Georgia, location, which happens to be her hometown. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, where she met her now husband, Dr. Boyd  returned to Gainesville and has been practicing allergy and immunology there for more than 11 years.

Dr. Boyd shares with Kaylie how her own success with allergy shots as a treatment for her allergies and asthma as a late teen has made all the difference, and why she continues to share with patients of all ages how allergy shots can improve their quality of life. 

We're catching up on host Kaylie Francis and Dr. Erin Rohman. Taped in early August, this podcast still holds valuable insight for preparing for fall weather and pollen. 

Some of Dr. Rohman's helpful fall tips:

• restart your allergy or asthma treatment plan

Follow these and other tips given during this episode and have your #bestlife this fall!

Dr. Erin Rohman talks with host Kaylie Francis about common myths regarding mold! 

Learn the steps you or your college freshman can take to clean your environment of mold spores and other allergic triggers. Dr. Rohman shares steps you can take both inside and outside to improve your environment and control your symptoms. They also discuss how a change of environment might mean a change of allergy plans!

Listen as Kaylie and Dr. Rohman share helpful tips and steps to take to get you closer to an allergy cure.

Host Liz Edwards talks with Dr. John Overholt about the lengthening and overlapping of allergy seasons, which often leads to what many people feel is simply one long allergy season.

Dr. Overholt shares how some allergy sufferers may never truly have an "off season" for allergy symptoms and how there's no time better than the present to start a customized treatment plan.

Learn how specialized allergy shots prepared by a board-certified allergist like Dr. Overholt can help you find lasting allergy relief during any and all seasons! 

If you have asthma, doing any activity outdoors during July and August can be hazardous. Host Kaylie Plemens talks with Dr. Karthik Krishnan about the steps you can take to stay safe during our hottest summer days. From exercising only in the morning or evening to trying a breathing technique used by elite athletes, Dr. Krishnan provides some helpful tips to keep you healthy, safe and active.

Nurse Practitioner Emily Carter talks with host Liz Edwards about keeping your indoor air and surfaces free from common allergens.

Whether you're looking to avoid allergy triggers like dust mites and mold in your home or wanting to give a new college student a clean start in their dorm, Emily offers great advice on simple steps and products that are easy and accessible. 

Dr. Michael Norvell talks with host Liz Edwards about air quality alerts and pollen counts, both of which can make breathing during the summer months difficult for people of all ages.

Listen as Dr. Norvell describes how people with asthma, COPD, or any lung impairment can be affected, as well as the young and the elderly. And if you're interested in receiving the pollen counts for Middle and East Tennessee directly to your email, sign up for our Pollen Press.