by MASA | Dec 27, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
As people gear up for the holidays, many are also thinking about the beginning of the year – and New Year’s resolutions. “Getting healthy” is a big one, and although most people know what they need to do to get healthier, they also know it’s not necessarily easy to...
by MASA | Nov 19, 2018 | Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News, Patient Resources
Leave Winter Allergy and Asthma Misery Out in the Cold (with Visual Handout) 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...
by MASA | Jul 23, 2018 | Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Chronic Sinusitis, Contact Dermatitis, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Medication Allergies, Mold Allergies, News, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies, Recurrent Infection, Sinusitis, Sports Related Asthma
Here’s a transcript of some of the questions and answers from Dr. Siri’s talk on asthma and allergies for COUNTRY Financial’s second ‘Lunch & Learn’ with MASA. She covers questions about food intolerances, pediatric asthma, and more!...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Allergies, Asthma, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Dareen D. Siri, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI Owner & CEO Dr. Dareen D. Siri is a specialist in Pediatric and Adult Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. After attending the University of California School of Medicine, she finished her residency at Brown University –...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Work Related Asthma
Work-related asthma is a lung disease caused or worsened by an exposure to substances in one’s workplace. Exposure can occur from both inhalation and contact with the skin. Despite protective equipment at times, it is still possible to develop work-related asthma....
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Sports Related Asthma
Airflow obstruction that occurs because of exercise is known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). As many as 90% of those who have asthma will experience symptoms of EIB during exercise. Coughing is the most common symptom and potentially may be the only...
