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Did Your Allergies Come Back in Your 40s? It Might Be Your Hormones.
Did your allergies suddenly get worse (or appear out of nowhere) in your 30s or 40s? Do your allergy or asthma symptoms seem to flare at certain times of the month? You’re not losing it—it’s in your hormones AND your immune system!
In this eye-opening episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – are having the conversation no one else is: the powerful link between hormonal shifts and allergic diseases.
They dive deep into how the rollercoaster of perimenopause, puberty, and pregnancy can put your allergy cells on high alert. Learn how estrogen can act as the "gas pedal" for inflammation and progesterone as the "brake," and what happens when that balance is disrupted. From new-onset asthma to increased reactivity, this episode is a validating and empowering guide for women at every stage of life.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
00:22 New Allergies in Your 40s? You're Not Alone
02:26 Why Symptoms (Not Labs) are Key for Perimenopause
05:02 The Science: Estrogen "Gas Pedal" & Progesterone "Brake"
06:53 How Puberty & Pregnancy Change Allergies & Asthma
12:33 Practical & Lifestyle Tips for Managing Hormonal Flares
14:22 The Domino Effect: How Treating Allergies Helps Everything Else
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ABOUT HOSTS
KARA WADA, MD
Dr. 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.
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AMBER PATTERSON, MD
Dr. Amber Patterson is a world-renowned allergy and immunology expert pioneering the future of immunotherapy. As the U.S. ambassador for ILIT™ Protocol (a 3-injection allergy shot protocol), she is redefining allergy care through her practice, Auni Allergy®, and the groundbreaking Auni® ILIT™ Learning Network.
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MEAGAN SHEPHERD, MD
Dr. 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.
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Did Your Allergies Come Back in Your 40s? It Might Be Your Hormones.
Did your allergies suddenly get worse (or appear out of nowhere) in your 30s or 40s? Do your allergy or asthma symptoms seem to flare at certain times of the month? You’re not losing it—it’s in your hormones AND your immune system!
In this eye-opening episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – are having the conversation no one else is: the powerful link between hormonal shifts and allergic diseases.
They dive deep into how the rollercoaster of perimenopause, puberty, and pregnancy can put your allergy cells on high alert. Learn how estrogen can act as the "gas pedal" for inflammation and progesterone as the "brake," and what happens when that balance is disrupted. From new-onset asthma to increased reactivity, this episode is a validating and empowering guide for women at every stage of life.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
00:22 New Allergies in Your 40s? You're Not Alone
02:26 Why Symptoms (Not Labs) are Key for Perimenopause
05:02 The Science: Estrogen "Gas Pedal" & Progesterone "Brake"
06:53 How Puberty & Pregnancy Change Allergies & Asthma
12:33 Practical & Lifestyle Tips for Managing Hormonal Flares
14:22 The Domino Effect: How Treating Allergies Helps Everything Else
WRITE A PODCAST REVIEW
SEND US A SUGGESTION
[email protected]
ABOUT HOSTS
KARA WADA, MD
Dr. 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.
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Youtube
TikTok
AMBER PATTERSON, MD
Dr. Amber Patterson is a world-renowned allergy and immunology expert pioneering the future of immunotherapy. As the U.S. ambassador for ILIT™ Protocol (a 3-injection allergy shot protocol), she is redefining allergy care through her practice, Auni Allergy®, and the groundbreaking Auni® ILIT™ Learning Network.
Website
Instagram
Instagram
Facebook
Youtube
MEAGAN SHEPHERD, MD
Dr. 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.
Instagram
Facebook