Dr. Donna Lynn Schuster, M.D. is an allergist and immunologist in Herndon, VA specializing in allergy & immunology.
100 Elden Street Suite 10
Herndon, VA 20170
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.
She has a state license in Virginia.
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Donna Lynn Schuster, M.D. has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donna Lynn Schuster, M.D. from all over the web to help you find the right in Herndon, VA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donna Lynn Schuster, M.D.. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$283
FASENRA $147 |
SYMBICORT $136 |
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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$204
QVAR $62 |
PROAIR $58 |
PROAIR RESPICLICK $48 |
QNASL $36 |
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Mylan Specialty L.P. |
$177
EpiPen $115 |
Perforomist $61 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$153
ARNUITY $67 |
NUCALA $57 |
FLOVENT $14 |
VENTOLIN $14 |
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Phadia US Inc. |
$94
SDG-IDD-Allergy $94 |
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Other |
$474
Auvi-Q $138 |
XOLAIR $72 |
DULERA $51 |
Pazeo $34 |
EUCRISA $31 |
Other $149 |
Food and Beverage | $1,375 |
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Education | $11 |
Dr. Donna Schuster's specialty is allergy & immunology. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In her practice, she is particularly interested in asthma and allergies. Dr. Schuster attended the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for residency.