Gina Dapul-Hidalgo

Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, a renowned allergist from the DC suburbs, shares her expertise on allergy mechanisms and the transformative power of immunotherapy. She explains how allergies trigger symptoms and discusses the stark difference between symptom treatments like antihistamines versus the long-term benefits of allergy shots, which can effectively train the immune system. Dr. Dapul-Hidalgo also highlights the evolution in guidelines for introducing allergenic foods to infants, emphasizing the importance of early exposure in preventing allergies. It's an eye-opening conversation!