by MASA | Jan 31, 2024 | Immunodeficiency Hypogammaglobulinemia, Rare Diseases
What is PIDD? Image source and credit: https://info4pi.org/library/educational-materials/ What is PIDD? PIDD stands for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases. These diseases are a group of more than 500 rare, chronic disorders in which part of the body’s immune...
by MASA | Jan 19, 2024 | Immune System, Immunodeficiency Hypogammaglobulinemia, News, Patient Opportunity, Rare Diseases
CIIC Annual Patient Scholarship: Empowering PIDD and Rare Disease Patients The CIIC (Coalition of Immunology and Allergy Clinics) is proud to announce the continuation of its Annual Patient Scholarship program, initiated in 2021. This unique scholarship is...
by MASA | Jan 12, 2024 | Asthma, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Uncategorized
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and asthma are both conditions characterized by eosinophilic inflammation, though they affect different parts of the body. EoE is a chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus, while asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of...
by MASA | Jan 12, 2024 | Eosinophilic Esophagitis
What causes EoE? EoE is typically triggered by allergens in food or the environment. The exact cause can vary, but certain foods like dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood are common culprits. What are the symptoms of EoE? Symptoms can include...
by MASA | Dec 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Author: Dareen Siri MD FAAAAI FACAAI Dear Midwest Allergy, Sinus, & Respiratory Patients and Friends, As we all struggle to stave off sickness or get “ back to health” quickly after a respiratory infection, there are sound practices we can employ to help prevent...
