Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) can cause a wide range of symptoms across multiple body systems, making it an important and complex condition for prescribers to recognize and understand.
In this MCAS webinar for prescribers, explore the clinical presentation of mast cell activation syndrome, including symptoms that may affect the cardiovascular, dermatologic, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as common factors that may trigger mast cell activation.
MCAS Symptoms Discussed in This Webinar
Clinical manifestations discussed include:
- Heart: Rapid pulse (tachycardia), low blood pressure (hypotension), and passing out
- Skin: Itching (pruritus), hives (urticaria), swelling (angioedema), and skin turning red
- Lungs: Wheezing, shortness of breath, and harsh noise when breathing (stridor) that occurs with throat swelling
- Gastrointestinal tract: Diarrhea, nausea with vomiting, and crampy abdominal pain
Common MCAS Triggers
The webinar also addresses common factors associated with mast cell activation, including:
- Stress
- Medications
- Insect stings and bites
- Alcohol
- Exercise
Watch the MCAS Webinar for Prescribers
This webinar is intended for prescribers interested in expanding their understanding of mast cell activation syndrome and its clinical presentation.
If you are a prescriber and would like to watch the webinar, please fill out the form below. You will be redirected to the recording after successfully completing the form.
