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Dr. Bradley A. Becker, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Bradley A. Becker, MD is affiliated with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, SSM Health and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
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. Bradley A. Becker, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy/Immunology American Board of Pediatrics Drug Enforcement Administration Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Allergy/Immunology American Board of Pediatrics Drug Enforcement Administration Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Bradley A. Becker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bradley A. Becker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bradley A. Becker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bradley A. Becker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$52
Osphena $52 |
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Hizentra $25 |
Berinert $14 |
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Gamunex-C $19 |
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EpiPen $15 |
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BioTherapeutics - GAMMAGARD-KIOVIG $12 |
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QNASL $12 |
Dymista $11 |
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Dr. Bradley Becker is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. Patient ratings for Dr. Becker average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Becker include drug allergy, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and hives (uritcaria). He is professionally affiliated with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. He attended Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee.
