by MASA | Mar 2, 2026 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), Asthma, Pollen Allergies
🏠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...
by MASA | Jan 7, 2026 | Allergies, Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
Dr. Dareen Siri’s interview for The Educated Patient explains why eczema, allergies and asthma are closely related, and how early, coordinated care can change a child’s long-term health trajectory. For many families, eczema is more than dry, itchy skin — it can...
by MASA | Mar 11, 2024 | Allergies, Anaphylaxis, Asthma
Central Illinois School Asthma and Allergy Resources for Students Welcome to the Central Illinois School Health Resources page! This page aims to unify and provide essential information and resources for schools and school nurses to promote student health and safety...
by MASA | Feb 26, 2024 | Allergies, Food Allergies / Intolerance
(Enrollment Closed) Join Our Groundbreaking Peanut Allergy Clinical Trial for Children in Bloomington/Normal, IL We’re excited to announce our call for participants in the VITESSE (DBV) clinical trial, a new study focused on innovative treatments for peanut...
by MASA | Jul 11, 2023 | Allergies, Uncategorized
Jennifer Gardner NP Jennifer has spent her career treating both pediatric and adult patients. Jennifer has spent the last 10 years in Palliative Care, treating medically complex patients, consulting on complex symptom management, across all disease processes. Learn...
by MASA | Mar 24, 2023 | Allergies, Gene test, Immune System, mast cells, Rare Diseases
Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HAT) Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HAT) is a rare genetic condition that is caused by mutations in the TPSAB1 gene, which codes for alpha tryptase, a type of enzyme that is released from mast cells. Mast cells are a type of white blood...