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The Immune Edit

Tired of confusing advice about your immune system? So is Dr. Doug Jones. In The Immune Edit, board-certified immunologist Dr. Doug Jones cuts through the hype, half-truths, and health fads to bring you real answers on food allergies, long COVID, autoimmune issues, and chronic inflammation. Each episode delivers science-backed insights, practical strategies, and no-nonsense conversations to help you go from overwhelmed, to informed. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep into your health journey,

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00:44:53

The Truth About Food Reactions with Raquel Durbin,...

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2026/04/15

Food reactions are more confusing than ever and social media isn’t helping.In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones sits down with registered dietitian, Raquel Durbin, to break down the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, and why so many people are stuck in a cycle of fear and over-restriction.They dive into:• Why “everything makes me react” is becoming more common• The problem with at-home food sensitivity tests• How restrictive diets can hurt your health (and your quality of

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00:56:54

Flying With Food Allergies: What Airlines Won't Tell...

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2026/04/08

Think you know what to expect when flying with a food allergy? Think again. Airline labeling laws, emergency kit contents, and pre-boarding rights are not what most passengers assume — and the gaps in protection are bigger than you'd think.Dr. Doug sits down with Lianne Mandelbaum, founder of No Nut Traveler and airline correspondent for Allergic Living, to break down what every food allergy family needs to know before their next flight. Lianne has spent over a decade advocating for safer air travel

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00:47:09

The Food Allergy Treatment Menu: Picking What's Right...

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2026/04/01

Your kid has a food allergy — and you've been told to "just avoid it." But what if there are other options nobody told you about?In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones is joined by Dr. Tom Chacko and Dr. Farah Khan for an unfiltered roundtable on the food allergy treatments available right now: oral immunotherapy (OIT), sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and omalizumab (Xolair). They break down who each treatment is best for, debate real patient cases, and get into an honest disagreement about

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00:43:36

The Mental Side of Food Allergies No One Talks About...

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2026/03/25

What if the hardest part of living with food allergies isn't the food — it's what's happening in your mind and body?In this episode, Dr. Doug sits down with Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, a psychologist and food allergy mom of 15 years, to talk about something most people in the food allergy world don't fully address: the mental and emotional toll. Amanda shares her own journey navigating her son's food allergy diagnosis, seeking out OIT treatment before it was mainstream, and ultimately

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00:21:54

EOE: The Allergic Disease Hiding Behind 'Picky...

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2026/03/18

Your kid won't eat, seems anxious around food, or keeps getting food stuck. You've done allergy testing—it's normal. But something's clearly wrong. It might not be a typical food allergy at all. It might be eosinophilic esophagitis, and it's way more common than most doctors realize.In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones breaks down EOE—think of it as asthma, but in your esophagus. Unlike traditional allergies, standard allergy tests miss it completely. The symptoms shift depending on

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00:45:44

What Happens When a $4,000 Peanut Butter Gets Pulled?...

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2026/03/11

What happens when a licensed peanut allergy treatment gets pulled from the market — not because it didn't work, but because nobody could afford it? Dr. Adam Fox, Professor of Pediatric Allergy at King's College London, joins Dr. Doug Jones to unpack that exact scenario and what it means for families on both sides of the Atlantic.This episode gets into the real-world consequences of how healthcare systems shape treatment. In the UK, the National Health Service approved Palforzia for peanut

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00:43:49

What Integrative Medicine Actually Is (And What It's...

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2026/03/04

Integrative medicine and functional medicine get used like they're the same thing — but they're not. And the difference matters more than you think.In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones sits down with Dr. Gary Soffer, a pediatric allergist and immunologist at Yale School of Medicine who also holds a fellowship in integrative medicine — and who started his career scouting bands for Atlantic Records. Together they break down what integrative medicine actually means (hint: the NIH defines it), why

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00:33:06

FPIES – The Delayed Food Allergy That Breaks All the...

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2026/02/25

Dr. Doug Jones explains FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome), a non-IgE allergy with delayed, severe symptoms often mistaken for a GI bug. Discover why it defies typical rules, common triggers like rice and milk, diagnosis challenges, management (diet, emergency prep, emotional support), and emerging microbiome/neuroimmune links.Key edits:No hives doesn't mean no allergyNormal tests don't rule out FPIESListen to symptoms—don't dismissNeed care? Visit GAIN — Global Allergy

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00:37:09

Bridging Gaps in Food Allergy Care with Dr. Olga Kagan

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2026/02/18

Dr. Doug Jones interviews Dr. Olga Kagan on her journey from post-9/11 health programs to founding the Food Allergy Nursing Association. They cover educating nurses across continents, challenges like access to care, innovative roles like Certified Allergy Nurse Educator, and fighting misinformation.Topics include:Global nursing outreach via online series Nurse-led research and best practices Hopes for tele-nursing pilots to ease physician burdensNeed care? Visit GAIN — Global Allergy Immune Network:

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00:47:13

Infant Feeding, Food Allergy Treatment, and...

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2026/02/11

Dr. Doug Jones talks with Dr. Manisha Relan, pediatric allergist and co-author of the AAP book on solid food introduction. They discuss staying calm while informed, compassion as the foundation, challenges in private practice (insurance, burnout, access to care), early allergen introduction, oral immunotherapy, common mistakes, and practical edits for families.Need care? Visit GAIN — Global Allergy Immune Network: myimmunenetwork.comMore from Dr. Doug: drdougjones.com

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00:22:22

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Tick-Borne Red Meat Allergy...

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2026/02/04

Dr. Doug Jones breaks down the first documented fatal case of Alpha-Gal Syndrome — a delayed anaphylaxis triggered by lone star tick bites. Learn what Alpha-Gal is, why reactions happen 3–8 hours after eating red meat, why it's spreading rapidly, common myths, diagnosis, treatment, and critical awareness steps. Topics include:Delayed anaphylaxis vs. classic food allergiesCo-factors that worsen reactions (alcohol, exercise, NSAIDs)Tick prevention and emerging treatmentsWhy awareness is now

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00:42:58

Allergies, Social Media, and Dispelling...

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2026/01/28

Dr. Doug Jones sits down with Dr. Zachary Rubin — pediatric allergist, TikTok/Instagram star with over 4 million followers, and author of the upcoming book "All About Allergies."They discuss Dr. Rubin's journey into allergy/immunology, the surprising origin of his viral hula-hooping content, how he combats widespread misinformation about food allergies and COVID, rebuilding public trust in healthcare, and practical advice for patients and parents.Topics include:Why hula hooping helps

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00:20:58

Uncovering the Truth About Food Allergies - Diagnosis...

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2026/01/21

Tackle the emotional side of food allergies on The Immune Edit Podcast! Dr. Doug Jones, with Dr. Farah Khan and Dr. Tom Chacko, explores how misinformation amplifies anxiety, daily decisions add stress, and empowerment through education, resources, and mindset shifts can help families thrive. Supportive guidance for managing the mental load of allergies.Need personalized care? Visit Dr. Doug's clinic at GAIN—Global Allergy Immune Network. Discover more from Dr. Doug at drdougjones.com.Visit

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00:31:16

Uncovering the Truth About Food Allergies - (Part 2)...

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2026/01/14

Explore food allergy treatment options in Episode 25 (Part 2) of The Immune Edit Podcast! Dr. Doug Jones, with Dr. Farah Khan and Dr. Tom Chacko, discusses avoidance strategies, Xolair, oral immunotherapy (OIT), sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and more. Learn pros, cons, and how to achieve food freedom while managing allergies effectively.Subscribe on Spotify for expert insights on immune health and wellness. Need personalized care? Visit Dr. Doug's clinic at GAIN—Global Allergy Immune Network

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00:24:55

Let’s Talk Allergies with Dr. Farah Khan and Dr. Tom...

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2026/01/07

What are “hidden food allergies,” and do they actually exist?In Part 1 of this three-part series, Dr. Doug Jones is joined by allergists Dr. Farah Khan and Dr. Tom Chacko to break down the food allergy journey—from the first reaction to an accurate diagnosis. The conversation tackles common myths, social media misinformation, and the overuse of non-validated food tests.You’ll learn:When food allergy testing is appropriateWhy IgG “food sensitivity” tests aren’t evidence-basedHow skin tests and IgE

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00:26:04

Science vs. Pseudoscience: How to Spot the Difference...

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2025/12/31

“Science” gets used to sell everything these days—tests, supplements, fear, certainty. But real science is simple at its core: it’s a method for asking questions and testing answers against evidence.In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones breaks down the scientific method (observation → hypothesis → testing → analysis → replication → revision) and gives you practical red flags for spotting pseudoscience quickly—especially the kind that hides behind technical jargon, emotional anecdotes, and distrust of

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00:15:29

The Backup Plan You Didn’t Know You Had

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2025/12/24

Two years ago, Dr. Doug Jones’ life was saved by something he didn’t even know he had: an anomalous coronary artery—a built-in backup plan that kept him alive when his LAD (“widowmaker”) artery was blocked. Even as a doctor doing “all the right things,” his symptoms were misread, early tests looked normal, and in hindsight he’d had two silent heart attacks.In this episode, Dr. Doug shares what that experience taught him about self-advocacy, finding the right clinician, and why healing rarely follows

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00:10:56

Cross-Contamination Season: A Holiday Survival Guide...

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2025/12/17

The holidays can feel like a potluck hosted by people who swear the secret ingredient is love… when it’s really crushed walnuts. If you or your child has food allergies (or chronic illness), this season can magnify stress, fear, and the emotional load of managing the unknown.In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones shares practical, real-world strategies to help you navigate holiday meals and gatherings with more confidence and less guilt—without turning the season into a test of endurance. You’ll learn how

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00:27:48

The 3 Real Barriers Between You and Great Healthcare

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2025/12/10

Why does getting the care you need feel so hard? In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones pulls back the curtain on the three biggest obstacles standing between patients and truly effective healthcare: insurance red tape, government interference, and a tidal wave of misinformation from influencers.He shares real-life examples from his clinic, explains how these barriers waste time, money, and trust, and shows why “one test, one supplement” solutions never solve complex immune issues. If you’re frustrated by

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00:22:24

Not Just Histamine: The Real Story Behind Mast Cell...

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2025/12/03

Does your immune system feel like a smoke alarm that goes off at the slightest trigger—food, smells, stress, or temperature? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Doug Jones unpacks the real science behind mast cell overreactivity and why “one test, one supplement” solutions from social media almost always fail.Learn why mast cells are far more complex than just histamine, how triggers can include gut health, hormones, genetics, and your nervous system, and why a nuanced, individualized approach is

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