by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Sports Related Asthma, Work Related Asthma
If you are “steroid-dependent,” you must be given a higher dose of corticosteroids when you become hospitalized. When corticosteroids are taken as a medication for a very long time, it may cause the adrenal gland to no longer function effectively. The...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Patient Resources, Pollen Allergies
Also known as “seasonal allergic rhinitis” and “hay fever,” pollen accounts for the most common of triggers when it comes to seasonal allergies. Each season, aside from the winter season, plants release tiny pollen grains into the air for fertilization. Most pollen...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Dust Mite Allergies
Dust mites are a common trigger for those who suffer from allergies and/or asthma. They are too small to see with your eyes alone. There are at least thirteen different species of mites, and they feed mainly on shedded, tiny flakes of human skin. These flakes are...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Hypoxemia In order to continuously supply the cells/tissues in your body with oxygen: -There must be enough oxygen in the air you are breathing -Your lungs must inhale the oxygen-containing air and exhale carbon dioxide -You must be able to circulate blood to...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Immunodeficiency Hypogammaglobulinemia, Patient Resources
Hypogammaglobulinemia is a rare condition that prevents one’s immune system from making enough immunoglobulins, or antibodies. Without enough antibodies, you are more likely to get infections. Those with this condition get more frequent infections than one...
