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Dr. Julian L. Allen, MD, MSW is a pediatric pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Julian L. Allen, MD, MSW is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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. Julian L. Allen, MD, MSW graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Pediatrics - Babies Hospital, New York, NY. He is certified by the Pediatric Pulmonology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Pediatrics - Babies Hospital, New York, NY
Board Certification: Pediatric Pulmonology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: New Jersey
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Dr. Julian Allen practices pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He is especially interested in bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma. Dr. Allen is professionally affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Allen has received distinctions including John Morgan Society, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Society for Pediatric Research; and Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Pulmonology.
