Dr. Howard I. Topol, MD is a pediatrician in Coraopolis, PA specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. Dr. Howard I. Topol, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and AHN Pediatrics.
2419 State Avenue Suite 200
Coraopolis, PA 15108
969 Greentree Road Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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.
He completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Howard I. Topol, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Howard I. Topol, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 63 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Howard I. Topol, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Coraopolis, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Howard I. Topol, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Cranial Technologies, Inc |
$13
DOC BAND $13 |
---|---|
Sobi, Inc |
$11
SYNAGIS $11 |
Food and Beverage | $24 |
---|
Dr. Howard Topol works as a general practice and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Topol include childhood obesity, concussion, and diabetes. He is rated highly by his patients. He trained at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for his residency. He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN). Dr. Topol has an open panel in Coraopolis, PA according to Yext.