by MASA | Jul 16, 2026 | Mast Cells Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Patient Resources, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) often involves deconditioning: a smaller, weaker heart that must beat faster to compensate. Standing or upright exercise can trigger the very symptoms — racing heart, lightheadedness, fatigue — that make it hard to move...
by MASA | Jul 15, 2026 | mast cells, Patient Resources
Low-Histamine Eating for Mast Cell Disorders A Patient Guide for MCAS, Mastocytosis, and Related Conditions by Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma SC Some foods are naturally high in histamine or trigger histamine release in the body. For patients with mast cell disorders,...
by MASA | Jul 5, 2026 | News
Public Health Alert: The “Benadryl Challenge” July 3, 2026 Visit Poison Control Page on Benadryl: https://www.poison.org/articles/benadryl-diphenhydramine The “Benadryl Challenge” is a dangerous social media trend, primarily on TikTok, that...
by MASA | Jun 23, 2026 | Patient Resources, Stinging Insect Allergy
What Are Stinging Insects? Stinging insects are members of the order Hymenoptera. In the United States, the most medically important stinging insects include: Venomous Bees Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Bumblebee (Bombus spp.) Venomous Wasps & Ants Yellow Jacket...
by MASA | Jun 9, 2026 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Clinical Research, Patient Opportunity, Patient Resources
Read the original published study here. Atopic dermatitis (commonly known as eczema) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects roughly 10% of children worldwide. It causes intense itching and skin pain, which can significantly lower the quality of life...
