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Symptoms | Mast Cell Action
Preformed mediators
Histamine, serotonin, heparin, neutral proteases (tryptase and chymase, carboxypeptidase, cathepsin G), major basic protein, acid hydrolases, peroxidase, phospholipases
Vasodilatio...
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About MCAS | Mast Cell Action
What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition which can develop in children or adults. MCAS forms part of a spectrum of mast cell disorders. People with MC...
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Management | Mast Cell Action
Managing MCAS
At present, there is no cure for MCAS. Therefore, the aim of treatment is to reduce the severity of symptoms. There are two main methods for symptom management, the first is through a
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Diagnosing MCAS | Mast Cell Action
Diagnosing MCAS
Diagnosing MCAS requires a systematic, stepwise approach, which means that it can take a considerable amount of time for individuals to receive a formal diagnosis of MCAS.
Key steps in...
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About Us | Mast Cell Action
Welcome to Mast Cell Action
In 2016, we set out on a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by MCAS. Mast Cell Action is more than a charity; it's a movement, a communi...
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MCAS symptoms | Mast Cell Action
MCAS Symptoms
MCAS symptoms are often unpleasant, debilitating and wide-ranging - affecting different parts of the body at the same time.
MCAS symptoms often come and go and their severity can fluctua...