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 | Jul 29, 2015 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
During the Fall months, ragweed pollen assumes center stage as the primary foe for hay fever sufferers. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is triggered by airborne allergens, such as pollen. Symptoms include runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and...
by Dareen Siri, M.D. | Mar 25, 2014 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
As the frigid weather finally thaws and the flora of central Illinois hungrily start to bloom, people with pollen and mold allergies will notice the itching, rubbing, sneezing, and stuffiness that surface during spring. “Cold, wet winters predict a very brisk growing...
