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Food Allergy and Your KiddoAuthor: Alice Hoyt, MD, and Pam Lestage, MBA
If you are a parent of a food allergy kid, then this is the podcast for you! Join food allergy experts - board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, FAAAAI, and food allergy mama Pam Lestage, MBA - as they dive into all things food allergy. Hear interviews with world-renown allergists as well as food allergy advocates and food allergy families, just like yours. This podcast will answer many of your food allergy questions and provide you with strategies to make your life and your family's life ones of LESS STRESS and MORE JOY. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Medicine, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Inside the FDA Panel on Epinephrine Access: What Families Need to Know
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Dr. Alice Hoyt discusses her recent experience speaking at a panel in Washington, D.C., focused on improving access to epinephrine for anaphylaxis. She emphasizes the importance of making epinephrine available over the counter and addresses the challenges faced by schools and families in accessing this life-saving medication. Dr. Hoyt also highlights the role of education in ensuring proper use of auto-injectors and shares insights from the FDA's evolving approach to non-prescription drugs.Mentioned LinksPanel: https://youtu.be/99rUAtMGfYI?si=Sw4IrjqNGXG2-6ODACNU: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/over-counter-otc-nonprescription-drugs/nonprescription-drug-product-additional-condition-nonprescription-useKeywordsepinephrine, anaphylaxis, FDA, over-the-counter, auto-injectors, education, access, healthcare, medication, allergyTakeawaysEpinephrine should be available over the counter.Education is key to proper use of auto-injectors.Access to epinephrine is crucial for schools and families.FDA is exploring new approaches to non-prescription drugs.Non-medical individuals can learn to use auto-injectors.Cost and insurance barriers affect access to epinephrine.Antihistamines are not a substitute for epinephrine.Proper training can prevent misuse of auto-injectors.Epinephrine is not a habit-forming medication.Collaboration with healthcare providers is essential.Resources 📖 Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence by Dr. Alice Hoyt - preorder from Amazon and more For Parents ➡️ Office Hours for Parents For Providers ➡️ Food Allergy Pediatric Hub For Schools ➡️ Code Ana For Potential Patients ➡️ Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy🔎 Find an AllergistAAAAI Allergist FinderACAAI Allergist FinderOIT Allergist FinderThis podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
