Dr. Karen Ann Hardy, MD is a general practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in general practice, pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Karen Ann Hardy, MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health, Sutter Health and John Muir Health.
106 LA CASA VIADUCT SUITE 220
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
1100 Van Ness Avenue 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
101 Rowland Way Suite 220
Novato, CA 94945
6121 Hollis Street Suite 2
Emeryville, CA 94608
106 La Casa Viaduct #220
CA
6121 Hollis Street
Emeryville
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Karen Ann Hardy, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. She completed residency at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karen Ann Hardy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Aptalis Pharma US, Inc |
$237
ZENPEP $206 |
$31 |
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
$117
KALYDECO $38 |
SYMDEKO $37 |
ORKAMBI $16 |
$27 |
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Chiesi USA, Inc. |
$114
Bethkis $100 |
Pertzye $15 |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$102
TOBI $77 |
XOLAIR $25 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$53
NON-PRODUCT $29 |
V512 $24 |
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Other |
$299
ZENPEP $67 |
PERTZYE 16000 250 CAPS $31 |
Pegasys $22 |
The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $19 |
BEXSERO $19 |
Other $142 |
Food and Beverage | $684 |
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Education | $239 |
Dr. Karen Ann Hardy, MD has received 30 research payments totaling $242,190.
Dr. Karen Hardy specializes in general practice and pediatric pulmonology. In her practice, Dr. Hardy focuses on cystic fibrosis (CF) and asthma. She graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. Dr. Hardy is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health and John Muir Health.