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...
by MASA | Jan 14, 2016 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Great patient testimonial about the perks of seeing Dr. Dareen Siri for all of your asthma and allergy needs! Dr. Dareen Siri Dr. Dareen D. Siri is a specialist in Pediatric and Adult Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. After attending the University of California...
by MASA | Nov 2, 2015 | Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Great patient testimonial specific to Dr. Siri’s treatment and care of pediatric food allergies. Dr. Dareen Siri Dr. Dareen D. Siri is a specialist in Pediatric and Adult Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology. After attending the University of California School of...
by MASA | Aug 3, 2015 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, News, Patient Resources
Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies? Written by Dana Dalbak, PA-C Curious about allergy shots? Here are some frequently asked questions about allergy shots and some ways they could benefit you… What are allergy shots? Allergy shots, also called...
by MASA | Jul 30, 2015 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News, Patient Resources
Back to School with Asthma and Food Allergy For children with allergies or asthma, heading back to school requires additional preparation to ensure proper health in the classroom. Asthma is the number one health program causing chronic absence from school. Food...
