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Dr. Ivan T. Lee, MD, PhD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Boston, MA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and adult allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Ivan T. Lee, MD, PhD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital and BOSTON FOOD ALLERGY CENTER LLC BI NETWORK.
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. Ivan T. Lee, MD, PhD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Allergy & Immunology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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PALFORZIA $113 |
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CIBINQO $100 |
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Rinvoq $48 |
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ZEPOSIA $30 |
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XOLAIR $26 |
Haegarda $25 |
TEZSPIRE $14 |
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Dr. Ivan Lee practices pediatric allergy & immunology and adult allergy & immunology in Boston, MA. His areas of expertise include asthma and allergies. He is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Lee's office in Boston, MA. Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He trained at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital for his residency.
