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Virtual Town Hall: Illinois Step Therapy Discussion
In this video, Dr. Dareen Siri collaborates with other professionals in a Virtual Town Hall Discussion. She chimes in around the 20:30 mark with her input, as well as later on in the video! Dr. Dareen D. Siri is a specialist in Pediatric and Adult Allergy, Asthma,...
Sakes Alive! I’ve got Hives!
About 20% of individuals will experience hives at some point in their lives. For some, a few transient, itchy spots can be a nuisance. For others, persistent lesions with severe, body-wide itching that prevent sleep can become extremely miserable. These patients are...
Could it be Asthma? (with Visual Handout)
Sudden shortness-of-breath, wheezing, reaching for an emergency inhaler!... Is this the picture you have of asthma? This asthma stereotype is one possible presentation of asthma. However, many individuals with asthma can have mild, insidious symptoms that...
Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?
Written by Dana Dalbak, PA-C Curious about allergy shots? Here are some frequently asked questions about allergy shots and some ways they could benefit you... Allergy shots, also called allergen immunotherapy, is a form of long-term therapy to relieve allergy...
The Itch that Rashes!
Atopic dermatitis, commonly called eczema, is ruefully known as the “itch that rashes." Patients with this skin condition suffer from itchy, inflamed skin. The itching, which can be intense and miserable, often develops first. Though scratching momentarily relieves...
Back to School with Asthma and Food Allergy
For children with allergies or asthma, heading back to school requires additional preparation to ensure proper health in the classroom. Asthma is the number one health program causing chronic absence from school. Food allergies can also trigger potential problems...
Ragweed Pollen: Coming Soon to a Place Near You!
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...
Allergies and Asthma: Sneeze, Wheeze, and Itch… Oh My!
If you are one of the many individuals affected by allergies or asthma, you know too well how allergy or asthma symptoms can turn an enjoyable day into a day of “just getting by." Perhaps activities are modified to avoid shortness of breath. Conversation is made...
When the Immune System Gets Sick – Part 2
The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, organs, and proteins that work together to defend the body against microbes considered “foreign invaders." Although very complex, it can be thought of as a well-trained army with elaborate communication and different...