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Dr. Joseph M. Christensen, MD is a pediatrician in Glen Ellyn, IL specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. He graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Joseph M. Christensen, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group.
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. Joseph M. Christensen, MD graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Advocate Health Care (Advocate Children's Hospital/Park Ridge). He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (1995)
Residency: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Children's Hospital/Park Ridge) (1998)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Joseph M. Christensen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joseph M. Christensen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph M. Christensen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glen Ellyn, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph M. Christensen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$18,817
SKLICE $6,896 |
PENTACEL $6,543 |
MENACTRA $3,185 |
QUADRACEL $1,672 |
NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $500 |
Other $21 |
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$576
SDG-IDD-Allergy $576 |
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$24
$24 |
| $16,201 | |
| $1,351 | |
| $865 | |
| $500 | |
| $500 |
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Joseph M. Christensen, MD.
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. Joseph Christensen works as a general practice and general pediatrics. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Christensen include newborn care and asthma. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Advocate Health Care. Dr. Christensen is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group. He has an open panel in Glen Ellyn, IL according to Yext.
