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Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health Specialty Center Dallas.
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. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Baylor COM at Houston - Pediatrics. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1990)
Residency: Baylor COM at Houston - Pediatrics (1993)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$6,130
SYNAGIS $6,130 |
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$2,911
TEZSPIRE $1,878 |
SYMBICORT $374 |
SYNAGIS $245 |
FASENRA $194 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $33 |
Other $187 |
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$2,884
ARNUITY ELLIPTA $2,505 |
NUCALA $198 |
VENTOLIN $62 |
ADVAIR $39 |
BREO $35 |
Other $45 |
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$1,843
FASENRA $1,843 |
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$669
The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $384 |
Airway Clearance Device $120 |
AirwayClearanceDevice $97 |
The Vest System Model 205 Acute Care $46 |
The Vest System 205 Acute Care $22 |
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$5,463
Niox Mino Device $500 |
Pertzye $421 |
Aerospan $361 |
Creon $306 |
DUPIXENT $282 |
Other $3,593 |
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| $3,584 | |
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| $423 |
Dr. Andrew Scott Gelfand, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $71,149.
Dr. Andrew Gelfand specializes in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics, and pediatric critical care and practices in Dallas, TX. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gelfand include bronchopulmonary dysplasia and asthma. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Texas Super Doctors; D Magazine Best Pediatric Specialist; and D Magazine Best Pediatric Doctors in Dallas. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Gelfand is affiliated with Texas Health Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center. According to UT Southwestern Medical Center, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Dallas, TX.
