by MASA | Nov 19, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
1. Did you know...2. Over 80% of households...3. Only 50% of patients... House dust mites are the most common cause of allergic rhinitis in the United States. Over 4 out of 5 U.S. households contained detectable levels of dust mites. Only 5 out of 10 patients with...
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 Dareen Siri, M.D. | Sep 17, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
Hay Fever Relief Possible with Simple Steps! August marked the start of misery for as many as one in five Americans who suffer from hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhinitis. That’s because ragweed, the main cause of hay fever, begins blooming around August...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
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...
