Adult-Onset Asthma Center - Saginaw, MISaginaw Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors for Adult-Onset AsthmaType 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 Saginaw * Waheed Akbar MD & Raana Akbar MD  Bay Allergy Clinic  Baker Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Cory Cookingham Jr. MD  Ling T Shih MD  Allergy & Asthma Center  Allergy & Asthma Center  Asthma Allergy & Immunology Center  Asthma Allergy & Immunology Center  Asthma Allergy & Immunology Center  Seth R Bernard MD  Cookingham Allergy & Asthma  Khaled M Shukairy MD  Asthma Allergy & Sinus Center  Scheurer Family Medical Center  Lee Baylis MD  Gerald L Gilroy DO  Okemos Allergy Center PC  Okemos Allergy Center PC  Clarkston Allergy & Asthma Clinic PC  Ramesh B Avula MD  Allergy Clinic of Warren  Livingston Center of Allergy Sinus & Asthma PC  POH Regional Medical Center Oxford Campus  Clarkston Allergy & Asthma Clinic PC  Paris Allergy Centers  Satish Gupta MD  Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Mid Michigan PC  Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Mid Michigan PC  Carson Family Care Center  Thabet Abbarah MD  Troy Allergy  Allergy & Asthma Institute of SE Michigan  Rola Bokhari-Panza MD  Alan Kwaselow MD PC  Allergy & Asthma Specialists  Allergy & Asthma PC  Michigan Allergy, Sinus & Asthma Specialists  Allergy & Asthma PC  Allergy & Asthma Specialists  Michigan Allergy, Sinus & Asthma Specialists  Allergy & Asthma Care  Michael A Facktor MD PC  Allan I Salomon MD  Allergy & Asthma Center  Center for Allergy & Asthma Care  Allergy & Asthma Center  Allergy Asthma & Immunology Specialists  Allergy & Asthma Physicians  Southfield Pediatric Physicians PC  Rochester Family Medical Center  University of Michigan Allergy  University of Michigan Allergy  University of Michigan Allergy  Cranbrook Allergy Associates  Cranbrook Allergy Associates  Dale H Stone DO  Carol Gordon DeVore MD PC  Bernard L Gold II MD  Allergy & Immunology Associates  Asthma & Allergy Specialists PC  Asthma & Allergy Specialists PC  Paris Allergy Centers  Allergy & Asthma Center of Troy PC  Plymouth Asthma and Allergy Center  Allergy & Asthma Associates MD PC  Allergy & Asthma Associates MD PC  Allergy & Asthma Associates MD PC  AACI Associates of Michigan  Allergy & Immunology Associates  Allergy & Immunology Associates  AACI Associates of Michigan  AACI Associates of Michigan  Allergy & Immunology Associates  AACI Associates of Michigan  Asthma & Allergy Care Centers  Arthur A Soclof MD  Asthma & Allergy Associates  TrueCare Asthma & Allergy Center  Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights Clinic  Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights Clinic  Holzworth & Stephens DO PC  Holzworth & Stephens DO PC  Asthma Allergy Centers of Southwest Michigan  Grosse Pointe Allergy & Asthma Center  Grosse Pointe Allergy & Asthma Center  Grosse Pointe Allergy & Asthma Center  Asthma & Allergy Institute of Michigan  Asthma & Allergy Institute of Michigan  Warren Allergy & Asthma Care PC  Allergy & Asthma Center of Macomb  Allergy Associates of Dearborn  Henry Ford Medical Center Fairlane  Dearborn Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Dearborn Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Allergy Clinic of South Macomb  Allergy & Asthma Specialists West Michigan  Better Breathing Center  Devinder Mahajan MD  Lakeshore ENT Center Saginaw, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-05-20
2012-06-01
2012-06-10
2012-06-16
2012-06-16
2012-07-15
2012-09-22
2012-09-29
2012-10-14
2012-11-10
Adult-Onset AsthmaRead the Adult-Onset Asthma article » What is asthma?Asthma is a disorder of the lungs that causes the airways to:
The symptoms of asthma include:
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:
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... Recommended Reading Related to Adult-Onset AsthmaAllergy facts
Introduction
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... Other Related Adult-Onset Asthma ArticlesEmergency Contact for Saginaw
Nearby Saginaw Hospitals *Saint Mary's of Michigan Covenant Medical Center Cooper Covenant Medical Center Harrison Select Specialty Hospital Aleda E Lutz VA Medical Center Healthsource Saginaw Bay Regional Medical Center East Campus Bay Regional Medical Center West Campus MidMichigan Medical Center Midland Caro Community Hospital McLaren Regional Medical Center Select Specialty Hospital Hurley Medical Center Memorial Healthcare Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Adult-Onset Asthma by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
10 articles-
Menopause
- Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the “change of life." Menopause symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, irregular vaginal bleeding, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence, weight gain, and emotional symptoms such as mood swings. Treatment of menopausal symptoms varies, and should be discussed with your physician.
-
Allergy
- An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. When these allergens come in contact with the body, it causes the immune system to develop an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to it. It is estimated that 50 million North Americans are affected by allergic conditions. The parts of the body that are prone to react to allergies include the eyes, nose, lungs, skin, and stomach. Common allergic disorders include hay fever, asthma, allergic eyes, allergic eczema, hives, and allergic shock.
-
Chronic Cough
- Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, cigarette smoking, GERD, postnasal drip, bronchitis, pneumonia, medications, and less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependant upon the cause.
-
Asthma
- Asthma is a common disorder in which chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchi) makes them swell, narrowing the airways. Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough and wheezing.
-
Obesity
- Obesity is the state of being well above one's normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obese if they are more than 20 percent over their ideal weight. That ideal weight must take into account the person's height, age, sex, and build.
-
Flu (Influenza)
- Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. The flu may be prevented with an annual influenza vaccination.
-
Smoking (How to Quit Smoking)
- Smoking is an addiction. More than 430,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from smoking related illnesses. Secondhand smoke or "passive smoke" also harm family members, coworkers, and others around smokers. There are a number of techniques available to assist people who want to quit smoking.
-
Asthma in Children
- Asthma, the main cause of chronic illness in children, has signs and symptoms in children that include frequent coughing spells, low energy while playing, complaints of chest "hurting," wheezing while breathing, shortness of breath, and feelings of tiredness. Treatment will involve a doctor creating an asthma action plan which will describe the use of asthma medications and when to seek emergency care for the child.
-
Asthma: Over the Counter Treatment
- Patients who have infrequent, mild bouts of asthma attacks may use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat their asthma symptoms. OTC asthma medicines are limited to epinephrine and ephedrine. These OTC drugs are best used with the guidance of a physician, as there may be side effects and the drugs may not be very effective.
-
Asthma Complexities
- There are many unusual symptoms of asthma, including sighing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, chronic cough, recurrent walking pneumonia, and rapid breathing. These symptoms may vary from individual to individual. These asthma complexities make it difficult to accurately diagnose and treat asthma.
-
Menopause
-
Medications
1 articles -
Procedures & Tests
2 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
4 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
4 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
6 articles
