by MASA | Oct 8, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Food Allergies / Intolerance
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 MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance
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...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance
Did You Know? Dairy allergy can be confused with lactose intolerance because some of the symptoms of each are similar. However, what is actually happening on a biological level is quite different. Because food allergy can be life-threatening, it is important to...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance
Did You Know? Symptoms of food allergy and food intolerance may be similar, but what is actually happening on a biological level is quite different. Because food allergy can be life-threatening, it is important to distinguish between allergy and intolerance… ...
by MASA | Jul 30, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance
Watch Dr. Siri speak with the Milk Allergy Mom about some tips and tricks for kids with allergies and asthma who will be returning to school soon! Dareen D. Siri, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI Dr. Dareen D. Siri is a specialist in Pediatric and Adult Allergy, Asthma,...
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, 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!...
