Dr Allergy Diaries
Allergy is never just a sneeze.
An ENT × specialist conversation series. In every episode, ENT surgeon Dr. Pranshu Mehta sits down with a doctor from a different speciality to explain how allergy moves through the whole body — nose, ears, sleep, teeth, skin, lungs and a child’s growth. Real cases. No jargon. Evidence-based.
Your body treats allergy as one problem. Healthcare usually treats it in pieces.
Most people meet allergy in fragments. An ENT sees the blocked nose. A dermatologist sees the eczema. A dentist sees the narrow jaw. A paediatrician sees the cough that keeps coming back. Each is looking at a real part of the problem, but rarely at the whole picture together.
The body doesn’t work in pieces. The lining of the nose continues into the sinuses, the ears and the lungs. A blocked nose changes how a child breathes, sleeps and even how their face grows. The same immune tendency can show up in the skin, the eyes and the gut.
Dr Allergy Diaries exists to connect those dots — so that patients and parents understand what is happening in their own bodies, ask better questions, and stop treating one symptom at a time.
“Every episode puts two specialists at one table, because allergy doesn’t respect the boundaries between our departments. If you understand how it connects, you can finally treat the cause and not just the sneeze.”
— Dr. Pranshu Mehta, DLO (ENT), hostHow allergy can affect the whole body
Allergy starts when the immune system over-reacts to something harmless — dust mites, pollen, pets, moulds or certain foods. What people notice depends on where that reaction shows up. These are the areas this series explores, one speciality at a time.
Nose & sinuses
Sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, post-nasal drip and repeated sinus flare-ups — allergic rhinitis is the most common face of allergy.
Ears
Swelling around the Eustachian tube can leave ears feeling blocked or popping, and in children it may contribute to fluid behind the eardrum.
Sleep & breathing
A blocked nose pushes people into mouth breathing and snoring. In children, together with enlarged adenoids, it can disturb sleep night after night.
Teeth, jaw & facial growth
Long-term mouth breathing in growing children is linked with a narrow upper jaw, crowded teeth and changes in bite — where ENT and orthodontics meet.
Chest & lungs
The nose and lungs are one airway. Allergic rhinitis and asthma often occur together, and poorly controlled nasal allergy can make asthma harder to control.
Eyes
Itchy, red, watery eyes — allergic conjunctivitis — very often travel with nasal allergy, especially in dust and pollen seasons.
Skin
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) and hives are part of the same allergic tendency. In many children, eczema is the first sign of it.
Food & gut
Food allergy, itching in the mouth with certain fruits, and conditions like reflux that can look like allergy — and need to be told apart.
Energy, focus & daily life
Poor sleep and constant symptoms show up as tiredness, low concentration and a harder time at school or work.
This is general education, not a diagnosis. Symptoms like these can have other causes — please see a doctor for an assessment.
How every episode works
A seated, 30–40 minute conversation in Hindi and English, recorded on video for YouTube and released as audio for podcast apps. The same simple structure every time, so you always know what you’ll get.
The hook
A 60-second opener from the sharpest moment of the conversation.
Meet the specialist
Who they are, and where allergy shows up in their clinic.
Real cases
Patient stories (anonymised) that show how the pieces connect.
One myth, busted
A common belief checked against the evidence.
One takeaway
A single, practical thing you can act on after the episode.
One condition, many doctors
Each episode brings in a different department. The first conversation is with an orthodontist; others will follow across these specialities.
Watch & listen
New episodes are added here as they release. Subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss one.
With Dr. Paridhi Gupta Mehta
Allergy, mouth breathing and how a child’s face and smile grow.
Coming up
Allergy in children, from the first cough to the school years.
Coming up
Follow the series to hear who joins next.
Have an allergy question for a specialist?
Send it in. The best questions are answered on the show — your question could shape the next episode. Please don’t share personal medical records.
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Questions about the series
What is Dr Allergy Diaries?
Dr Allergy Diaries is a podcast and video series about allergy as a whole-body condition. ENT surgeon Dr. Pranshu Mehta talks with a specialist from a different department in each episode to explain how allergy affects the nose, ears, sleep, teeth, skin, lungs and children’s growth.
Who hosts the series?
The host is Dr. Pranshu Mehta, DLO (ENT), an ENT surgeon in New Delhi focused on airway, allergy and sleep, with a management background from IIM Bangalore. Guests are practising specialists.
Where can I watch or listen?
Full video episodes are on YouTube in the Dr Allergy Diaries playlist. Audio versions are coming to Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, and every episode will also be added to this page.
Is the series in Hindi or English?
Conversations are in a natural mix of Hindi and English, so that they are easy to follow for families across India.
Is this medical advice?
No. The series is for education and awareness. It cannot diagnose or treat you. If you have symptoms, please consult a qualified doctor for an assessment.
Can I suggest a question or a topic?
Yes — send it on WhatsApp using the button above, or comment on any episode on YouTube or Instagram. Selected questions are answered on the show.
Be there for every episode
Dr Allergy Diaries is an educational series. Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Patient stories are anonymised. Any production support is credited on screen, and no product or brand is endorsed on the show.