by MASA | Nov 12, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
The hustle and bustle of the holiday activities from shopping to hosting and attending parties make this time of year stressful enough without having to think about allergies and asthma. But for the millions who suffer, ‘tis the season of sneaky triggers which can be...
by MASA | Nov 5, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Ever wondered if people with allergies are more prone to getting colds and the flu? Dr. Siri gives us some insight with the Milk Allergy Mom in the following clip! Dareen Siri, MD Dr. Dareen D. Siri is a specialist in Pediatric and Adult Allergy, Asthma, &...
by MASA | Oct 8, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Every year around Halloween there is lots of hype about costumes, parties, candy and haunted houses. But kids with allergies and asthma sometimes fear that an ingredient in candy or allergy triggers from a costume could start their allergy and asthma symptoms.There...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Medication Allergies, News
Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma, SC Observes National Penicillin Allergy Day On September 28th, MASA joins key initiative to educate the public on penicillin allergy and testing… Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma, SC is participating in the second annual National...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, Immune System, News, Rare Diseases
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a condition that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea when a trigger food is ingested. The disorder is caused by an abnormal reaction of the immune symptom to the food protein, causing inflammation in the large and...