by MASA | Jul 16, 2018 | Patient Resources, Vocal Cord Dysfunction Syndrome
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Syndrome, also known as Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement, happens when one’s vocal cords do not open properly, causing the vocal cord muscles to tighten and make breathing in difficult. VCD is sometimes confused with asthma because some of...
by MASA | Jul 2, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Patient Resources
Sufferers of allergic rhinitis can experience any combination of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching. Severe symptoms can include fatigue, frequent sinus infections, sinus headaches, and brain fog. Commonly referred to as hay fever, allergic...
by MASA | Jun 26, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Patient Resources
What Is Allergic Conjunctivitis? When allergy occurs in the eye, it is called allergic conjunctivitis. The most frequent symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis are itching, watering, and redness. Many patients will also experience nasal symptoms. The first step toward...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Work Related Asthma
Work-related asthma is a lung disease caused or worsened by an exposure to substances in one’s workplace. Exposure can occur from both inhalation and contact with the skin. Despite protective equipment at times, it is still possible to develop work-related asthma....
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Sports Related Asthma
Airflow obstruction that occurs because of exercise is known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). As many as 90% of those who have asthma will experience symptoms of EIB during exercise. Coughing is the most common symptom and potentially may be the only...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Chronic Sinusitis, Patient Resources, Sinusitis
Sinusitis, also referred to as rhinosinusitis, is an advanced version of the common cold. Your sinuses are hollow cavities within your face that contain mucus; when something blocks this mucus from draining as it normally would, a bacterial infection can occur. The...
