by MASA | Jun 26, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Watch Dr. Kaufmann speak with the Milk Allergy Mom about some of the best ways to pick the right allergist for you. Robert Kaufmann, MD Dr. Robert Kaufmann is a specialist in Pediatric and Adult Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, along with a detailed history...
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 13, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Patient Resources
How long does it take for anaphylaxis to occur? An anaphylactic reaction typically occurs quickly; symptoms usually appear between three and thirty minutes of exposure to an allergen. The quicker the reaction, usually, the more severe it is. Can anaphylactic shock...
by MASA | Jun 13, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Medication Allergies, Mold Allergies, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies
Allergy desensitization is a form of immunotherapy that employs the concept that one’s immune system is able to be desensitized to specific allergens overtime. Allergy shots, specifically, work similar to a vaccine, in that the body responds to the...
by MASA | Jun 13, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Medication Allergies, Mold Allergies, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies
How does allergy desensitization work? This form of immunotherapy works in a similar fashion to vaccines. By injecting the allergen into the body intentionally, the body eventually builds up a resistance to the allergen, thus desensitizing it from the allergen...
