# Episode 12 - Seasonal Allergies Explained: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)

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Podcast: [From Bench to Bedside](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-bench-to-bedside-7672702)
Published: 2026-05-04T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Dr. Zachary Rubin (board-certified allergist) and Dr. Melanie Matheu (immunologist) break down: ✔️ When to see an allergist ✔️ Why pollen seasons are longer ✔️ The truth about “botanical sexism” ✔️ Thunderstorm asthma ✔️ What treatments actually work If allergies are running your life, this is the episode you need.

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