Send us a text"When in doubt, use epi." This is the life-saving mantra every person with severe allergies needs to know. In this essential "How-To" episode of Allergy Actually, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – tackle one of the most important and often feared topics: using epinephrine during anaphylaxis.They discuss why hesitation is common (even for doctors!), explain the crucial new 2023 anaphylaxis guidelines that change what you do after using epi, and provide step-by-step demonstrations for the most common epinephrine devices on the market. From traditional auto-injectors like EpiPen and Auvi-Q to the needle-free nasal spray Neffy, this is your complete guide to using epinephrine with confidence and saving a life.EPISODE IN A GLANCE03:20 How to Use: The Generic Auto-Injector (Adrenaclick-style)05:20 How to Use: The EpiPen ("Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh")07:57 How to Use: The Auvi-Q (The Talking Auto-Injector)09:27 How to Use: Neffy (The Needle-Free Nasal Spray Option)11:46 Future Technology: Anaphylm (The Under-the-Tongue Film)12:43 What If My Epinephrine is Expired?WRITE A PODCAST REVIEWSEND US A [email protected] HOSTSKARA WADA, MDFounder of the Immune Confident Institute. Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookYoutubeTikTokAMBER PATTERSON, MDA world-renowned allergy and immunology expert based in Findlay, Ohio. As the U.S. ambassador for ILIT™, a 3-injection allergy shot protocol, she’s redefining allergy care through her solo-private practice, Auni Allergy®, and the groundbreaking Auni ILIT Learning Network. Dr. Patterson’s leadership extends to nearly a decade on the American Academy of Allergy committee and her role as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. WebsiteInstagramInstagramFacebookYoutubeMEAGAN SHEPHERD, MDA board-certified allergist and immunologist with nearly 15 years of experience providing personalized care for allergies, asthma, and immunodeficiency. She specializes in advanced immunotherapy and practical, evidence-based treatment strategies to improve quality of life. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shepherd is known for her focus on helping patients with allergy-conscious living — designing homes, habits, and lifestyles that support both wellness and comfort.InstagramFacebook WebsiteLinkedIn

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