Dr. Lamonica Barnum, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Albemarle, NC specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Texas. Dr. Lamonica Barnum, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health.
105 Yadkin Street Suite 303
Albemarle, NC 28001
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. Lamonica Barnum, MD graduated from University of Texas. She completed residency at Scott and White Healthcare. She has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: University of Texas
Residency: Scott and White Healthcare
Licensed In: North Carolina
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Dr. Lamonica Barnum's specialties are pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Barnum include asthma. She is affiliated with Atrium Health. Dr. Barnum attended medical school at the University of Texas. Dr. Barnum's medical residency was performed at Scott and White Healthcare.