Dr. Alexandra Rose, MD is a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Alexandra Rose, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Loveland and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.
1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 300 (south Medical Office Building)
Loveland, CO 80538
6767 W. 29th Street 2nd Floor
Greeley, CO 80634
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Rose, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexandra Rose, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Collins, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra Rose, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexandra Rose, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Alexandra Rose, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She has a state license in California.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2013)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2016)
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Alexandra Rose practices adult critical care and adult pulmonology in Loveland, CO, Greeley, CO, and Fort Collins, CO. Her clinical interests include intensive care, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and bronchiectasis. She is affiliated with UCHealth. Dr. Rose graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
