by MASA | Jan 31, 2024 | Immunodeficiency Hypogammaglobulinemia, Patient Resources, Rare Diseases
What is PIDD? What is PIDD? PIDD stands for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases. These diseases are a group of more than 500 rare, chronic disorders in which part of the body’s immune system is missing or functions improperly. Because the immune system is...
by MASA | Jan 15, 2024 | Hereditary Angioedema, immune system disorders, News, Patient Resources, Rare Diseases
Dr. Dareen Siri was invited to share her experience in “Simplifying the Science, the Root Cause of HAE”, which is part one of the HAE podcast series where in each episode is a conversation with another HAE expert trying to dig into some of the nuances of hereditary...
by MASA | Jan 12, 2024 | Asthma, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Patient Resources
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and asthma are both conditions characterized by eosinophilic inflammation, though they affect different parts of the body. EoE is a chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus, while asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of...
by MASA | Jan 12, 2024 | Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Patient Resources
What causes EoE? EoE is typically triggered by allergens in food or the environment. The exact cause can vary, but certain foods like dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood are common culprits. What are the symptoms of EoE? Symptoms can include...
by MASA | Dec 30, 2023 | Patient Resources
Author: Dareen Siri MD FAAAAI FACAAI Dear Midwest Allergy, Sinus, & Respiratory Patients and Friends, As we all struggle to stave off sickness or get “ back to health” quickly after a respiratory infection, there are sound practices we can employ to help prevent...
by MASA | Dec 30, 2023 | Patient Resources
Navigating Winter 2023-2024: Recommendations for Respiratory Infections including COVID-19, RSV, Influenza and the Common Cold Author: Dareen Siri MD FAAAAI FACAAI Dear Midwest Allergy, Sinus, & Respiratory Patients and Friends, As the winter season approaches,...
