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Dr. Levi J. Keller, MD is an allergist and immunologist in Aurora, CO specializing in allergy & immunology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2018 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Levi J. Keller, MD is affiliated with University of Colorado Health (UCHealth), UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Allergy and Immunology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.
12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
1635 Aurora Court 6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
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. Levi J. Keller, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Licensed In: Colorado
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Dr. Levi Keller's medical specialty is allergy & immunology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Keller include anaphylaxis, immunodeficiency, and sinusitis (sinus inflammation). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Health (UCHealth).