by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Immunodeficiency Hypogammaglobulinemia, Patient Resources
Hypogammaglobulinemia is a rare condition that prevents one’s immune system from making enough immunoglobulins, or antibodies. Without enough antibodies, you are more likely to get infections. Those with this condition get more frequent infections than one...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Emphysema is a condition that causes an excessive shortness of breath because the alveoli in the lungs are damaged. The main cause of emphysema is long-term exposure to airborne gases/irritants, such as tobacco smoke and chemical fumes. You may potentially have...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe progressive, inflammatory lung diseases with increasing breathlessness such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory asthma. The primary cause of many COPDs is long-term...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
This is a common form of eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or pompholyx, that causes small, itchy blisters to form on one’s fingers, toes, palms, and soles of one’s foot. This skin condition is thought to be hereditary and is twice as common to occur with...
by MASA | Jun 21, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Also commonly known as discoid eczema and nummular dermatitis, nummular eczema looks very different from other types of eczema and can be difficult to treat due to each case’s uniqueness. The cause of this condition is unknown to doctors, but it is not thought...
by MASA | Jun 20, 2018 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Also known as gravitational dermatitis, venous eczema, and venous stasis dermatitis, stasis dermatitis occurs when there is an issue with the circulation in one’s veins, typically in the lower legs. Pressure builds up as the blood tries to flow upward through the body...
