Category Archives: Asthma
What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease of increased responsiveness of the airways to various stimuli including allergens and irritants that cause obstruction of the airways. Constriction of muscles around the airway and inflammation result in swelling of the lining and increased secretion … Continue reading
What Is COPD?
COPD means Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (Lung) Disease. The key words are “chronic” and “obstructive.” Chronic means that it’s going to be with you a long time. Obstructive means that airflow in the lungs is partly blocked. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, … Continue reading
Worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers
(CNN) — Things aren’t looking good for people with allergies in Tennessee. Not only is the pollen apocalypse on its way, three of the state’s major cities made the Asthma and Allergy Foundation’s annual list of the 10 worst places … Continue reading
It may not be a cold it may be Allergic Rhinitis
Many parents and patients feel that the recurrent cough, sneeze, runny nose and nasal congestion they have is just frequent colds. It may infact be allergies, especially if there are no fevers. If you or your child suffers from frequent … Continue reading
Exercise Induced Asthma National Awareness Program
Recently Dr. Carr worked with Jo Frost, the Super Nanny, to provide asthma awareness and screening to inner city children. The event was held in South Central LA and was an overwhelming success. The following pictures are taken from the … Continue reading
