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Adult-Onset Asthma Center - Sunrise Manor, NV

Sunrise Manor 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 Sunrise Manor *

Tottori Allergy & Asthma Associates
Richard W Klatt
4000 E. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 240-4233

Tottori Allergy & Asthma Associates
David H Tottori
4000 E. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 240-4233

Victor E Cohen MD
Victor E Cohen
4445 S Eastern Ave
STE A
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 735-1556

Allergy Medical Associates
Frank J McAllister
1950 Pinto Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 363-3666

Jim Christensen MD
Jim Christensen
4 Sunset Way
Bldg A STE 3
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 434-9690

Osteopathic Medical Associates
Michael C Braunstein
5410 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 362-2500

ENT Voice & Sinus Center
Susan E Schwartz
8985 S Pecos Rd
STE 3B
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 647-2900

Allergy & Asthma Center
Joel L Katz
2625 Box Canyon Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 360-6100

Joram S Seggev MD
Joram S Seggev
3150 N Tenaya Way
STE 515
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 822-2444

Southwest Medical Associates Sienna Heights
Ishtiaq A Chowdhry
2825 Siena Heights Dr
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-1227

Randall T Weingarten MD
Randall T Weingarten
10410 S Eastern Ave
STE 110
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-9599

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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...

Recommended Reading Related to Adult-Onset Asthma

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 Sunrise Manor

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Sunrise Manor Hospitals *

Mike O'Callagan Federal Hospital
4700 N Las Vegas Blvd
Nellis Afb, NV 89191
(702)653-2260

North Vista Hospital
1409 E Lake Mead Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702)649-7711

Horizon Specialty Hospital
640 Desert Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)382-3155

Progressive Hospital
4015 S McLeod Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702)433-2200

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702)731-8000

Valley Hospital Medical Center
620 Shadow Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)388-4000

University Medical Center
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)383-2000

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Flamingo Campus
2250 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)784-4300

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)733-8800

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas at Desert Springs Hospital
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)866-2000

Harmon Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital
2170 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)794-0100

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas
1250 S Valley View Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)877-8898

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Sahara Campus
5110 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)352-9260

Desert Willow Treatment Center
6171 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-8900

Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital
1650 Community College Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-4400

Red Rock Behavioral Health Hospital
5975 W Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)214-8099

HEALTHSOUTH Hospital at Tenaya
2500 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)562-2021

MountainView Hospital
3100 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)255-5000

Montevista Hospital
5900 W Rochelle Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)364-1111

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose de Lima Campus
102 E Lake Mead Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702)616-5000

Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
5400 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702)853-3000

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus
3001 St Rose Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)616-5000

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
657 N Town Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702)233-7000

HEALTHSOUTH Henderson Rehabilitation Hospital
10301 Jeffreys St
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)939-9400

St Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin Campus
8280 W Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702)492-8000

Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
9300 W Sunset Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702)880-2100

Boulder City Hospital
901 Adams Blvd
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702)293-4111

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