SGEM#506: Aww I’m Itchy…and I need a Second Generation Antihistamine

About this episode

This episode discusses the use of second generation antihistamines in pediatric patients, featuring insights from Dr. Stephanie Kubala.

Reference: Wong KH, et al. Improving Use of Oral Antihistamines in a Children’s Hospital. Pediatrics. Feb 2026; Date: March 15, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Stephanie Kubala is an attending physician in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She is double board-certified in both pediatrics and allergy and immunology. Case: A […] The post SGEM#506: Aww I’m Itchy…and I need a Second Generation Antihistamine first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine .

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ken Milne

Guest: Dr. Stephanie Kubala

Topics covered

• antihistamines
• allergy
• pediatrics
• medicine
• healthcare

Keywords

• antihistamines
• allergy treatment
• pediatrics
• children's health
• immunology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Books & works: Improving Use of Oral Antihistamines in a Children’s Hospital

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