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Smoldering SM is a slowly progressive subtype of SM.

Navigating a restaurant menu after an SM diagnosis might feel like walking into a minefield — but it doesn’t have to.

Stem cell transplants carry the risk of potentially fatal complications, and are only used when other treatments have been exhausted.

While some patients can tolerate certain NSAIDs, talk to your healthcare team first.

Symptoms of anaphylaxis can progress quickly, and the proactive use of an EpiPen is strongly advised.

SM is considered a cancer because of the abnormal buildup of mast cells that occurs with the disease.

Keeping a food diary can help you identify foods that act as triggers for SM symptom flare-ups.

If your symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, it may be the disease progressing to a new subtype.

Wearing a medical alert bracelet is a precautionary measure, but is one that may save your life.

Poor air quality can trigger SM symptoms, but patients can take steps to reduce their exposure to air pollutants both at home and outdoors.