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IPAC 2019 – PANS/PANDAS and Immunodeficiency – Dr Dareen Siri, MD

Dr Dareen Siri discusses the relationship between PANS/PANDAS and Immunodeficiency at the 2019 IL PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council Summit. If the video player does not load, click here: https://youtu.be/kDbW434MBK4.

Home Remedies for Sinus Headaches

Half of all adults around the world suffer at least one headache per year. When headaches are more frequent and bring with them a throbbing pain in your forehead, you could have sinus problems. Your sinuses are hollow cavities in your skull, located around your eyes,...

How Does Nasal Endoscopy Work?

Sinuses are hollow cavities located in your skull, and they produce mucus to moisturize your nose. But when you’re sick, have chronic sinus problems, or if you have allergies, pressure can build up. You might experience frustrating, painful symptoms ranging from...

How You Can Keep Outdoor Allergens From Coming Indoors

Outdoor allergies are some of the most common types of allergies. Also called seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis, outdoor allergies are those caused by substances in nature. Tree, grass, and weed pollens can all trigger allergic reactions and unpleasant symptoms...

Prevent Misery: Treat Spring Allergies Early

Warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and more sunshine signal the end of winter. Many people look forward to the changing seasons, but if you have seasonal allergies, spring may not bring excitement. Instead, it can bring unpleasant symptoms like itchy eyes,...

Allergy or Intolerance: How Can You Tell the Difference?

Up to 10% of adults have food allergies, and even more have food intolerances. Both cause adverse reactions in the body, but what’s the difference between the two? Learning to recognize the differences between an allergy and intolerance can be difficult. But simply...

Best Ways to Prevent and Manage Your Allergies While Traveling

You might think of summer as prime traveling time, but traveling is also common during the winter months, whether you’re visiting family this holiday season or you’re escaping the snow for a tropical vacation. And if you’re one of the 50 million Americans who have...

What is Oral Food Immunotherapy (OIT) [with Visual Handout & FAQ]

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...

Can You Develop Food Allergies as an Adult?

Can You Develop Food Allergies as an Adult? Forty-five percent of adults with food allergies actually develop them in adulthood.