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Dr. Ian James Mahoney, MD is a pulmonologist in Summit, NJ specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and general practice. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Ian James Mahoney, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Medical Group, Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine and PRACTICE ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP.
Morristown Medical Center
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. Ian James Mahoney, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Ian James Mahoney, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ian James Mahoney, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, Humana Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Consumer Health Network, WellPoint, Fairos, Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Aetna Whole Health, Claim Watcher, World Trade Center Health Program, UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual, Occunet, PA Health & Wellness, Oscar Health Insurance, First MCO, Claim Doc, Aetna Medicare Prime, Morris County Correctional, Highmark WholeCare, AmBetter, Longevity Health Plan, Aetna Better Health, Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS) and Centivo.
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Dr. Ian James Mahoney, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 131 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ian James Mahoney, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Summit, NJ.
Dr. Ian Mahoney's areas of specialization are general practice and pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His areas of expertise include asthma, interstitial lung disease, and bronchiectasis. Dr. Mahoney is a graduate of Emory University School of Medicine and a graduate of New York-Presbyterian Hospital's residency program. His professional affiliations include Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Medical Group, and Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Mahoney welcomes new patients at his office inSummit, NJ as reported by Atlantic Health System.
