Podcast Episode #93: Dr. David Stukus on Allergies, Asthma, and the Covid19 Vaccine

In this episode, Dr. David Stukus joins me to discuss asthma and allergies for athletic and non-athletic populations.  We talk about some of the common misconceptions surrounding treatment for these conditions, and how changes in weather can have profound effects on individuals dealing with asthma and environmental allergies.  Dr. Stukus also gets into some of the research regarding the Covid19 vaccines, discusses how they differ, and how they work.  I learned a ton from this conversation!      

David Stukus, MD, is an associate professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology. Prior to becoming the director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center, Dr. Stukus started the Complex Asthma Clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2011, which treats children with severe or difficult-to-treat asthma. In addition to providing clinical care for children with all types of allergic conditions, Dr. Stukus participates in clinical research, quality improvement, patient advocacy, and medical education. An internationally recognized keynote speaker, Dr. Stukus has received named lectureships and awards from various national and international organizations. Dr. Stukus holds multiple leadership positions in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and is one of twelve allergists invited as a member of the Joint Task Force for Practice Parameters. In 2018, Dr. Stukus was invited to become the first Social Media Medical Editor for the AAAAI, where he produces and hosts their podcast "Conversations From the World of Allergy". He has been named a Top Doctor in Pediatric Allergy every year since 2015.  Dr. Stukus obtained his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital and his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics.

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