by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a condition that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea when a trigger food is ingested. The disorder is caused by an abnormal reaction of the immune symptom to the food protein, causing inflammation in the large and...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Eosinophilic Esophagitis, News
What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis? Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory disorder of the esophagus. Eosinophils are white blood cells that are active in multiple inflammatory and allergic disorders. In EoE, eosinophils travel to the esophagus where they are...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Did You Know? Dairy allergy can be confused with lactose intolerance because some of the symptoms of each are similar. However, what is actually happening on a biological level is quite different. Because food allergy can be life-threatening, it is important to...
by MASA | Sep 10, 2018 | Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Food Allergies / Intolerance, News
Did You Know? Symptoms of food allergy and food intolerance may be similar, but what is actually happening on a biological level is quite different. Because food allergy can be life-threatening, it is important to distinguish between allergy and intolerance…...
by MASA | Jul 30, 2018 | News
For our final “Provider Profile,” we’re talking to Erica Young, PA-C, at our Springfield Clinic! Watch the video to learn more about our newest physician at MASA. Erica Young, PA-C Erica Young, PA-C, loves patient care and is skilled at treating...
