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...
by MASA | Mar 14, 2023 | News, Patient Resources
The first patient in the VITESSE clinical trial was screened in Normal, Illinois, by the research team led by Principal Investigator Dr. Dareen Siri MD FAAAAI, FACAAI. Dr. Siri is among the Principle Investigators leading clinical trials across United States, Canada,...
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by MASA | Jun 23, 2020 | Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News, Patient Resources
Do you love lobster, but can’t eat it because you’re allergic to shellfish? Does even the thought of peanuts make you sweat, because any exposure to nuts can send you into anaphylactic shock? Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma (MASA), with two main in Illinois and...
by MASA | Jun 23, 2020 | Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, News, Patient Resources
Many parents know to watch for signs of an allergic reaction with their babies and young children, such as hives, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal issues, and more. What they may not realize is that they themselves could also acquire a food allergy at any time....
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 | May 20, 2019 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, News, Patient Resources, Pet Allergies
Know What Resources Help Protect Against Asthma Attacks (with Visual Handout) About 26 million Americans suffer from asthma – 19 million adults and 7 million children – and it is a leading cause of lost days at work and school. Many people who suffer from asthma feel...
