by MASA | Jun 23, 2020 | Allergies, Asthma, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Mold Allergies, News, 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 | Jun 5, 2019 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Chronic Sinusitis, Dust Mite Allergies, Mold Allergies, News, Pollen Allergies
Seasonal allergies can potentially cause unwanted appearance changes. As if a runny nose and red eyes weren’t enough to ruin your warm-weather look, summer allergies can bestow even more than you’ve bargained for this year. In fact, some unusual symptoms can leave you...
by Dareen Siri, M.D. | Sep 17, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
Hay Fever Relief Possible with Simple Steps! August marked the start of misery for as many as one in five Americans who suffer from hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhinitis. That’s because ragweed, the main cause of hay fever, begins blooming around August...
by MASA | Jul 23, 2018 | Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Chronic Sinusitis, Contact Dermatitis, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Medication Allergies, Mold Allergies, News, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies, Recurrent Infection, Sinusitis, Sports Related Asthma
Here’s a transcript of some of the questions and answers from Dr. Siri’s talk on asthma and allergies for COUNTRY Financial’s second ‘Lunch & Learn’ with MASA. She covers questions about food intolerances, pediatric asthma, and more!...
by MASA | Jun 13, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Medication Allergies, Mold Allergies, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies
Allergy desensitization is a form of immunotherapy that employs the concept that one’s immune system is able to be desensitized to specific allergens overtime. Allergy shots, specifically, work similar to a vaccine, in that the body responds to the injection of...
by MASA | Jun 13, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Anaphylaxis, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Medication Allergies, Mold Allergies, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies
How does allergy desensitization work? This form of immunotherapy works in a similar fashion to vaccines. By injecting the allergen into the body intentionally, the body eventually builds up a resistance to the allergen, thus desensitizing it from the allergen...
