by MASA | Jun 23, 2020 | Allergies, Asthma, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Mold Allergies, News, Patient Resources, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies, Sports Related Asthma
Back-to-school season is an exciting time for parents and many children who look forward to meeting new teachers and seeing their friends again after a long summer break. But, if your child has asthma and allergies, going back to school can also mean more exposure to...
by MASA | Jun 5, 2019 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Chronic Sinusitis, Dust Mite Allergies, Mold Allergies, News, Pollen Allergies
Seasonal allergies can potentially cause unwanted appearance changes. As if a runny nose and red eyes weren’t enough to ruin your warm-weather look, summer allergies can bestow even more than you’ve bargained for this year. In fact, some unusual symptoms can leave you...
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 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...
