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Dr. Rory Nicolaides, MD is a pediatrician in Dallas, TX specializing in general pediatrics, adult allergy & immunology, general practice and pediatric allergy. She graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Rory Nicolaides, MD is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas), UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Health System and Children's Health Specialty Center Dallas Campus.
2350 N Stemmons Freeway Suite F5600
Dallas, TX 75207
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
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. Rory Nicolaides, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (2015)
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2018)
Board Certification: American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Licensed In: Texas
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Dr. Rory Nicolaides' medical specialty is general practice, pediatric allergy & immunology, and adult allergy & immunology. These areas are among her clinical interests: anaphylaxis, eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), and drug allergy. After attending the University of Florida College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Nicolaides completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She has received professional recognition including the following: Fellows In Training Abstract Award 2019, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. She is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas) and UT Southwestern Medical Center. She has an open panel in Dallas, TX according to Yext.