Dr. Francine Andrews, MD
Physician
Allergy
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Denver Allergy & Asthma Associates
1746 Cole Boulevard, Building 21
Suite 320
Lakewood, Colorado 80401
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Suite 320
Lakewood, Colorado 80401
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(303) 234-1067
Medical Expertise of Dr. Francine Andrews, MD
Dr. Andrews specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and other immunologic conditions, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, anaphylaxis, and sinus problems.
About Dr. Francine Andrews, MD
Dr. Francine G. Andrews, MD is a board-certified Lakewood allergist providing care to patients at the Denver Allergy & Asthma Associates.
Conditions Treated
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis
Procedures & Services
Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis
Tips & Wisdom
Asthma and Exercise
For some people with asthma, exercise is the only trigger of an attack. Exercise-induced asthma occurs when the airways in the chest narrow and constrict within a few minutes after exercise. Usually the attack reaches its peak about 5 to 10 minutes after you stop exercising and continues for another 20 to 30 minutes. If untreated, exercise-induced asthma can disrupt your life and prevent you from participating in many of the activities that you enjoy. The attacks may last only a few minutes, ...
For some people with asthma, exercise is the only trigger of an attack. Exercise-induced asthma occurs when the airways in the chest narrow and constrict within a few minutes after exercise. Usually the attack reaches its peak about 5 to 10 minutes after you stop exercising and continues for another 20 to 30 minutes. If untreated, exercise-induced asthma can disrupt your life and prevent you from participating in many of the activities that you enjoy. The attacks may last only a few minutes, ...
Asthma Symptoms and Triggers
Triggers in the Home Environment The ideal home is as free as possible of asthma triggers. While it may be impossible to remove every trigger from your home, you can alter some things to provide healthier air. Air-conditioning may offer relief from some outdoor pollen triggers. If air-conditioning every room is not an option, then a window unit for your bedroom is a smart alternative. And, in houses with forced-air heat, a filter or damp cheesecloth over vents can trap airborne particles...
Triggers in the Home Environment The ideal home is as free as possible of asthma triggers. While it may be impossible to remove every trigger from your home, you can alter some things to provide healthier air. Air-conditioning may offer relief from some outdoor pollen triggers. If air-conditioning every room is not an option, then a window unit for your bedroom is a smart alternative. And, in houses with forced-air heat, a filter or damp cheesecloth over vents can trap airborne particles...
Patient Education Resources
Asthma Overview
Symptoms, Causes and Triggers Asthma may cause any one or more of the following: Coughing Wheezing Hard to breath Asthma is caused by one or more of the following which results in narrowing of the breathing tubes of the lung: Spasm (constriction) of the muscles around the bronchial (breathing) tubes Inflammation (swelling) of the bronchial tubes Increased mucous in the bronchial tubes Asthma may be triggered by one or more of the following: A...
Symptoms, Causes and Triggers Asthma may cause any one or more of the following: Coughing Wheezing Hard to breath Asthma is caused by one or more of the following which results in narrowing of the breathing tubes of the lung: Spasm (constriction) of the muscles around the bronchial (breathing) tubes Inflammation (swelling) of the bronchial tubes Increased mucous in the bronchial tubes Asthma may be triggered by one or more of the following: A...
Education & Training
Undergraduate: University of Houston
Medical Degree: University of Texas
Residency in Pediatrics: University of Texas Health Science Center
Allergy and Immunology Fellowship: University of Colorado/National Jewish Hospital