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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #226
Managing Allergy Symptoms Amid Environmental Changes
with Dr. Jennifer Villwock & 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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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. Jennifer Villwock
Dr. Jennifer Villwock is an associate professor of otolaryngology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
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. Ashley Agan
Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.
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. Jennifer Villwock
https://www.kumc.edu/jvillwock.html
Dr. William Reisacher
https://weillcornell.org/wreisacher
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