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Lisa Krohn, PharmD, BCACP is a clinical pharmacist in Chaska, MN specializing in clinical pharmacy. Lisa Krohn, PharmD, BCACP is affiliated with Allina Health.
111 Hundertmark Road Suite 220
Chaska, MN 55318
1415 Saint Francis Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
1601 St. Francis Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
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.
She completed residency at Park Nicollet Health Services. She has a state license in Minnesota.
Residency: Park Nicollet Health Services
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Ms. Lisa Krohn's area of specialization is clinical pharmacy. Clinical interests for Ms. Krohn include diabetes, asthma, and medication. She is affiliated with Allina Health.