Pollen Allergy

Controlling Your Environment to Reduce Allergens

by MASA | March 2, 2026 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Pollen Allergies | 0 Comments

🏠Controlling Your Environment to Reduce Allergens Reducing exposure to allergens like pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander can significantly improve symptoms and reduce the need for medication. 🐾 Animals (Pet Dander) DO AVOID Keep pets out of the bedroom and off...

Back-to-School Tips for Kids With Asthma and Allergies

by MASA | June 23, 2020 | Allergies, Asthma, Dust Mite Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance, Mold Allergies, News, Pet Allergies, Pollen Allergies, Sports Related Asthma | 0 Comments

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...

The Ugly Truth About Summer Allergies

by MASA | June 5, 2019 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Chronic Sinusitis, Dust Mite Allergies, Mold Allergies, News, Pollen Allergies | 0 Comments

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...

Allergists Offer Ragweed Survival Guide

by Dareen Siri, M.D. | September 17, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies | 0 Comments

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...

Allergy and Asthma ‘Q and A’ with Dr. Siri at COUNTRY Financial

by MASA | July 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 | 0 Comments

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! Special thanks to the staff...

What Is A Pollen Allergy?

by MASA | June 25, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Pollen Allergies | 0 Comments

Also known as “seasonal allergic rhinitis” and “hay fever,” pollen accounts for the most common of triggers when it comes to seasonal allergies. Each season, aside from the winter season, plants release tiny pollen grains into the air for fertilization. Most pollen...

What Is Allergy Desensitization?

by MASA | June 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 | 0 Comments

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...

Allergy Desensitization FAQ

by MASA | June 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 | 0 Comments

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 altogether overtime. For some, it...

Ragweed Pollen: Coming Soon to a Place Near You!

by MASA | July 29, 2015 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies | 0 Comments

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...

10 Simple Tips to Beating Pollen Allergies

by Dareen Siri, M.D. | March 25, 2014 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies | 0 Comments

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...