by MASA | Aug 25, 2023 | Patient Resources, Uncategorized
Dr. Siri Explains Chronic Hives on Springfield radio’s The MIX in August 2023, including cause, symptoms, and how to treat them. Want to read Frequently Asked Questions about Chronic Hives prepared by Dr. Siri? Click here.
by MASA | Aug 18, 2023 | Hives (Urticaria), Immune System, Patient Resources
FAQ on Chronic Hives with Dr. Siri Click here to listen to an interview about Chronic Hives by Dr. Dareen Siri **Q1:** What are chronic hives are and how they differ from regular hives? **A1:** Chronic hives, also known as chronic urticaria, are a skin condition...
by MASA | Jul 15, 2023 | Food Allergies / Intolerance, Patient Resources
What is Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA)? A: Cow’s Milk Allergy is due to a child’s immune system over responding to proteins in cow’s milk but also in breast milk and other food products with the proteins such as baby formula and solid foods. How many are affected by Cow’s...
by MASA | Jul 11, 2023 | Allergies, Patient Resources, Uncategorized
Jennifer Gardner NP Jennifer has spent her career treating both pediatric and adult patients. Jennifer has spent the last 10 years in Palliative Care, treating medically complex patients, consulting on complex symptom management, across all disease processes. Learn...
by MASA | Jun 13, 2023 | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) / Emphysema, Patient Resources
What is COPD? What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Have a listen to the full recording of Dr. Crabtree explaining the disease, its prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment in simple terms. The Interview was on air on June 6, 2023 at Bondsy 99-7 THE MIX. If you...
by MASA | Mar 24, 2023 | Allergies, Gene test, Immune System, mast cells, Patient Resources, Rare Diseases
Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HAT) Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HAT) is a rare genetic condition that is caused by mutations in the TPSAB1 gene, which codes for alpha tryptase, a type of enzyme that is released from mast cells. Mast cells are a type of white blood...