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Adult-Onset Asthma Center - Racine, WI

Racine Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors for Adult-Onset Asthma

Type of Physician: Asthma & Allergy Specialist

What is a Asthma & Allergy Specialist?

A certification by the Board of Allergy & Immunology; practitioners are expert in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of immune disorders.

Specialty: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Common Name: Allergy Doctor

Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors in Racine *

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Giana L Nicoara
3807 Spring St
FL 3
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 687-8354

Allergy & Asthma Clinic Of Racine
Kulwant S Dhaliwal
5200 Washington Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 632-5151

Ganz Allergy & Asthma Center Nassau
Michael Ganz
1515 S Green Bay Rd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 884-6080

Asthma & Allergy Center
Leslie M Gimenez
6308 8th Ave
STE 3090
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 653-2260

Asthma & Allergy Center
James V Lustig
6308 8th Ave
STE 3090
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 653-2260

Rheumatology & Immunotherapy Center
Alvin F Wells
200 E Ryan Rd
STE 101
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 768-0940

Aurora Medical Group Kenosha
Rolando DeLaCruz
10400 75th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 948-7000

Lakeshore Medical Clinic
Reena A George
2000 E Layton Ave
STE 260
Milwaukee, WI 53235
(414) 744-6589

Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Center
Edith McFadden
3201 S 16th St
Euclid Medical Bldg STE 400
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 383-7528

Allergy & Asthma Centers SC
John E Basich
4811 S 76th St
STE STE 400
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-0404

Allergy & Asthma Centers SC
Walter Brummund
4811 S 76th St
STE STE 400
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-0404

Allergy & Asthma Centers SC
James A Cranberg
4811 S 76th St
STE STE 400
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-0404

Allergy & Asthma Centers SC
Terry S Graves
4811 S 76th St
STE STE 400
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-0404

Allergy & Asthma Centers SC
Susan M Higgins-Larkey
4811 S 76th St
STE STE 400
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 281-0404

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Gary C Steven
8585 W Forest Home Ave
STE 200
Milwaukee, WI 53228
(414) 529-8500

Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Wisconsin
Tad M Johnson
324 E Wisconsin Ave
Wells Bldg STE 900
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 271-4204

Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Wisconsin
Martin L Lobel
324 E Wisconsin Ave
Wells Bldg STE 900
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 271-4204

Madison Medical Affiliates
Anne M Lent
2350 N Lake Dr
STE STE 302
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 298-7100

Prospect Medical Commons
James M Pugely
2311 N Prospect Ave
STE 3A
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 319-3000

Allergic Diseases SC
Steven H Cohen
11121 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 545-1111

Asthma & Allergy Center
Asriani M Chiu
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
STE 411
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-6840

Asthma & Allergy Center
Jordan N Fink
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
STE 411
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-6840

Asthma & Allergy Center
Michael B Levy
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
STE 411
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-6840

Asthma & Allergy Center
John M Routes
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
STE 411
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-6840

Asthma & Allergy Center
Michael C Zacharisen
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
STE 411
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-6840

Asthma & Allergy Center
Heidi V Zafra
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
STE 411
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-6840

Pedro N Banda MD SC
Pedro N Banda
6030 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 442-9166

Aurora Health Center Mayfair
Mark H Hermanoff
10400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 479-2300

Aurora Health Center Mayfair
Shelley K Watters
10400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 479-2300

Allergy Research & Care
Robert H Fisher
2500 N Mayfair Rd
STE 220
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(262) 784-5431

Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic
Joseph A Bretza
3003 W Good Hope Rd
Good Hope Clinic
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 352-3100

Advanced Healthcare Good Hope Clinic
B Lauren Charous
3003 W Good Hope Rd
Good Hope Clinic
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 352-3100

ProHealth Care Medical Associates
Mark E Nordness
2130 Big Bend Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 513-7555

ProHealth Care Medical Associates
Mary Jo Rolfes-Lo
2130 Big Bend Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 513-7555

Advanced Healthcare Northwest Clinic
Tobias Enright
7878 N 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 354-6434

Spring City Health Center
Glenn A Toth
403 N Grand Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-3055

Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics
Melissa Chudnow
N14 W23900 Stone Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 574-7885

West Bend Clinic
Daniel W Hambrook
1700 W Paradise Dr
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 334-3451

Aurora Health Care Sheboygan Clinic
Ruchir Agrawal
2414 Kohler Memorial Dr
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 457-4461

Beloit Clinic SC
Amelia R Rojas
1905 Huebbe Pkwy
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 364-2200

Kagen Allergy Clinic
Joseph G Zondlo
92 E Division St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 921-0560

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Adult-Onset Asthma

What is asthma?

Asthma is a disorder of the lungs that causes the airways to:

  • Swell (or become inflamed), specifically in the airway linings
  • Produce large amounts of mucus that is thicker than normal
  • Become more narrow because of muscle contractions surrounding the airways

The symptoms of asthma include:

  • Feeling short of breath
  • Frequent coughing, especially at night
  • Wheezing (a whistling noise during breathing)
  • Difficulty breathing

What is adult-onset asthma?

When a doctor makes a diagnosis of asthma in people older than 20, it is known as adult-onset asthma.

Among those who may be more likely to get adult-onset asthma are:

  • Women who are having hormonal changes, such as those who are pregnant or who are experiencing menopause
  • Women who take estrogen following menopause for 10 years or longer
  • People who have just had certain viruses or illnesses, such as a cold or flu
  • Obese people
  • People with allergies, especially to cats
  • People who are exposed to environmental irritants, such as tobacco smoke, mold, dust, feather beds, or perfume. Irritants that bring on asthma symptoms are called "asthma triggers." Asthma brought on by workplace triggers is called "occupational asthma."

What is the difference between childhood asthma and adult-onset asthma?

Symptoms of asthma in children may come and go, while symptoms of adult-onset asthma may be continuous. People with adult-onset asthma may need to take medication every day to manage asthma.

Adults tend to have lower lung capacity (the volume of air you are able to take in and forcibly exhale in one second) after m...

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Allergy »

Allergy facts

  • Allergy involves an exaggerated response of the immune system.
  • The immune system is the body's organized defense mechanism against foreign invaders, particularly infections.
  • Allergens are substances that are foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction.
  • IgE is the allergy antibody.
  • Allergies can develop at any age.
  • Your risk of developing allergies is related to your parents' allergy history.

Introduction

In this review you will learn how allergy relates to the immune system. You will begin understanding how and why certain people become allergic. The most common allergic diseases are discussed briefly in this article.

What does an allergy mean?

An allergy refers to an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. It is exaggerated because these f...

Emergency Contact for Racine

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Racine Hospitals *

All Saints St Luke's Memorial Hospital
1320 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262)687-2011

All Saints St Mary's Medical Center
3801 Spring St
Racine, WI 53405
(262)687-4011

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Kenosha
6308 8th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262)656-2261

United Hospital System Kenosha Medical Center Campus
6308 8th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262)656-2011

United Hospital System St Catherine's Campus
9555 76th St
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262)577-8000

Aurora Medical Center
10400 75th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262)948-5600

Aurora St Luke's South Shore
5900 S Lake Dr
Cudahy, WI 53110
(414)489-9000

Midwestern Regional Medical Center
2520 Elisha Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847)872-4561

Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehabilitation
1701 Sharp Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262)534-7297

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St Francis
3237 S 16th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414)647-5000

Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414)649-6000

Kindred Hospital Milwaukee
5017 S 110th St
Greenfield, WI 53228
(414)427-8282

Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53295
(414)384-2000

Select Specialty Hospital Milwaukee
8901 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
(414)328-7700

West Allis Memorial Hospital
8901 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
(414)328-6000

Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414)219-2000

Rogers Memorial Hospital
11101 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
(414)327-3000

Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee Campus
2323 N Lake Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414)291-1000

Vista Medical Center East
1324 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847)360-3000

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414)266-2000

Froedtert Hospital
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414)805-3000

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
1220 Dewey Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414)454-6600

The Wisconsin Heart Hospital
10000 W Blue Mound Rd
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414)778-7800

Columbia St Mary's Columbia Campus
2025 E Newport Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414)961-3300

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute
2025 E Newport Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414)298-6700

Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin
575 W River Woods Pkwy
Glendale, WI 53212
(414)961-6800

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
9455 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414)257-6995

Vista Medical Center West
2615 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847)249-3900

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare St Joseph
5000 W Chambers St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414)447-2000

Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington
252 McHenry St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262)767-6000

North Chicago VA Medical Center
3001 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)688-1900

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Elmbrook Memorial
19333 W North Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262)785-2000

Waukesha Memorial Hospital
725 American Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)928-1000

Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin
1625 Coldwater Creek Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)521-8800

Community Memorial Hospital
W180 N8085 Town Hall Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262)251-1000

Lake Forest Hospital
660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)234-5600

Condell Medical Center
801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847)362-2900

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
W3985 County Rd NN
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262)741-2000

LifeCare Hospitals of Wisconsin
2400 Golf Rd
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262)524-2600

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