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Dr. Lagora A. Oliver Brooks, MD is a pediatrician in Virginia Beach, VA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Lagora A. Oliver Brooks, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health.
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. Lagora A. Oliver Brooks, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics - 2026 and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2001)
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics - 2026 (2025)
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Lagora A. Oliver Brooks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lagora A. Oliver Brooks, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lagora A. Oliver Brooks, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Virginia Beach, VA.
Dr. Brooks is kind and patient with all of my new mother questions and concerns. She is always gentle with my infant daughter during exams.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lagora A. Oliver Brooks, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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INTUNIV $35 |
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FLUZONE $30 |
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Pataday $12 |
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Dr. Lagora Brooks is a physician who specializes in adolescent medicine and general pediatrics. She attended medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Brooks include asthma and eczema. Dr. Brooks's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with Sentara Health.
