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Dr. Kara McNamara, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. Dr. Kara McNamara, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code R3
Cleveland, OH 44195
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 Nationwide Children's Hospital. She is certified by the Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics and has a state license in Ohio.
Residency: Nationwide Children's Hospital (2016)
Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Kara McNamara, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kara McNamara, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kara McNamara, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kara McNamara, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$254
TEZSPIRE $128 |
$126 |
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$123
DUPIXENT $123 |
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$117
ImmunoCAP $117 |
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$106
$106 |
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$58
NIOX VERO DEVICE $58 |
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$41
EUCRISA $30 |
DULERA $12 |
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Dr. Kara McNamara specializes in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: anaphylaxis, allergy skin testing, and eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis). For her residency, Dr. McNamara trained at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
