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Dr. Kirstin D. Carel, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Aurora, CO specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Kirstin D. Carel, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Medicine.
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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. Kirstin D. Carel, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2004)
Licensed In: Colorado
Dr. Kirstin D. Carel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kirstin D. Carel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kirstin D. Carel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kirstin D. Carel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Kirstin Carel is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology. She works in Aurora, CO and Highlands Ranch, CO. Patient ratings for Dr. Carel average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Carel include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), anaphylaxis, and asthma. Dr. Carel graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Carel is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Medicine.
