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Listen "Ep. 212 Allergy Immunotherapy and the Microbiome with Dr. Jennifer Villwock"
Episode Synopsis
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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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/
BackTable+ for ENT
https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
Check out BackTable+ for ENT, our sponsor and new e-learning platform! https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
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