Reactive Airway Disease and Asthma due to Allergies

We are experienced at treating the entire range of allergic disorders.

Schedule with MyChart Appointments: 614-366-3687

Exposure to certain irritants or allergens such as animals, chemicals, grasses, smoke, trees and weeds can cause the muscles surrounding the airway to spasm and cause narrowing of the bronchi or airways. This narrowing makes it hard to breathe air in and out.

Up to 80 percent of asthma patients have allergic triggers to their asthma, and more than 60 percent of allergy patients have symptoms of asthma or signs of asthma on breathing testing. Inhaling allergens such as dust mite droppings, mold, pet dander and pollen creates asthmatic symptoms. Airway obstruction, inflammation, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness are common symptoms.

Many people with asthma don’t realize they have it. Sometimes the symptoms creep up so gradually that the person isn’t aware of the changes in how they feel, or how they restrict their activity to avoid asthma symptoms – they just accept it as what’s normal for them.

Our Providers

Jennifer Henning, APRN-CNP
4.8 out of 5

Jennifer Henning, APRN-CNP

  • Otolaryngology
  • Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients
(614) 366-3687
Casey Curtis, MD
4.9 out of 5

Casey Curtis, MD

  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Eye and Ear Institute
  • Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy in Eye and Ear Institute
  • Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 366-3687
Christopher Brooks, MD
4.9 out of 5

Christopher Brooks, MD

  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Eye and Ear Institute
  • Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy in Eye and Ear Institute
(614) 366-3687

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