E129: MCAS Diagnostic Criteria “Consensus-2" with Dr. Lawrence Afrin as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

Dr. Afrin, a world expert in all things mast cell, talks in depth about issues with the first MCAS "consensus" statement and the need for a second MCAS consensus statement so that patients can be treated even if their lab tests don't show an elevation of tryptase levels. This opens the diagnostic door to many additional patients so that they can get the treatment that they need.

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