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Does Your Child Need a 504 Plan for Allergies or Asthma? (Back to School Part 2)
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Welcome back to Part 2 of our essential Back to School series! If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen. In this episode, your bestie allergist moms – Dr. Kara Wada, Dr. Amber Patterson, and Dr. Meagan Shepherd – are diving deeper into the strategies you need to ensure a safe and healthy school year for your child with allergies and asthma.
They demystify 504 plans and IEPs, explaining what they are, who qualifies, and how to start the process to get the accommodations your child needs. They also tackle the dreaded "peak week" – the third week of September – explaining why this time is a perfect storm for allergy and asthma flares due to a combination of pollen, mold, viruses, and schedule changes. Learn proactive tips to get ahead of this challenging season, the importance of having extra supplies like spacers at school, and how to best communicate with your doctor's office to make the back-to-school shuffle a breeze.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
00:40 The 'Perfect Storm': Why Asthma Flares at the Start of School
03:26 Proactive Planning: How to Work with Your Doctor's Office
04:05 Don't Forget the Spacer! Essential School Supplies
05:06 What is a 504 Plan and Does My Child Need One?
10:05 'Peak Week' Explained: Ragweed, Mold, Viruses & More
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KARA WADA, MD
Dr. Kara Wada is a quadruple board-certified physician in allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine, and founder of the Immune Confident Institute. As a Sjogren’s patient and life coach, she combines modern medicine with lifestyle and mindset practices to help patients harness their body's ability to heal.
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AMBER PATTERSON, MD
Dr. Amber Patterson is a world-renowned allergy and immunology expert pioneering the future of immunotherapy. As the U.S. ambassador for ILIT™ (a 3-injection allergy shot protocol), she is redefining allergy care through her practice, Auni Allergy®, and the groundbreaking Auni ILIT Learning Network.
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MEAGAN SHEPHERD, MD
Dr. Meagan Shepherd is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with nearly 15 years of experience specializing in advanced immunotherapy. She is known for her practical, evidence-based approach and her unique focus on "allergy-conscious living"—designing homes, habits, and lifestyles that improve her patients' quality of life.
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1. Does Your Child Need a 504 Plan for Allergies or Asthma? (Back to School Part 2) (00:00:00)
2. The 'Perfect Storm': Why Asthma Flares at the Start of School (00:00:40)
3. Proactive Planning: How to Work with Your Doctor's Office (00:03:26)
4. Don't Forget the Spacer! Essential School Supplies (00:04:05)
5. What is a 504 Plan and Does My Child Need One? (00:05:06)
6. 'Peak Week' Explained: Ragweed, Mold, Viruses & More (00:10:00)
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