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Managing Allergy Symptoms Amid Environmental Changes

with Dr. Jennifer Villwock and Dr. William Reisacher

Are your allergies getting worse, or is it the environment? In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Jennifer Villwock, a rhinologist at the University of Kansas, and Dr. William Reisacher, an otolaryngologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital, join the podcast to discuss the impact of environmental extremes on the unified airway with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah.

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Ep 226 Managing Allergy Symptoms Amid Environmental Changes with Dr. Jennifer Villwock and Dr. William Reisacher

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, June 10). Ep. 226 – Managing Allergy Symptoms Amid Environmental Changes [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Ashley Agan

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Dr. William Reisacher

Dr. William Reisacher is an otolaryngologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, New York.

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Dr. Jennifer Villwock

Dr. Jennifer Villwock is an associate professor of otolaryngology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Synopsis

Topics include the increasing prevalence of allergies and asthma due to climate change, the effects of environmental pollutants and particulates on respiratory health, and the role of healthcare providers in educating and advocating for patients. The conversation also addresses practical strategies for managing symptoms, the importance of urban planning and sustainable practices, and the hope that collective individual efforts can lead to meaningful change.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:43 - Understanding the Unified Airway
03:09 - Patient Concerns and Environmental Factors
10:24 - Impact of Temperature and CO2 on Allergies
14:57 - Barometric Pressure and Migraines
21:03 - Pollution, Particulate Matter, and Solutions
24:49 - Urban Planning
29:32 - Epigenetics and Environmental Impact
34:15 - Indoor Air Quality and Mold Issues
41:01 - Advocacy and Environmental Health
45:46 - Final Thoughts and Hope for the Future

Resources

Dr. William Reisacher
https://weillcornell.org/wreisacher

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