Category Archives: “Do you have”

What is asthma?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

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 →

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What Is COPD?

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

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 →

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Gluten Sensitivity

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California

Gluten sensitivity (GS) is a diagnosis of exclusion made in individuals who claim benefit from a gluten-free diet but do not demonstrate the presence of gliadin (a class of proteins present in wheat and several other cereals within the grass … Continue reading →

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