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Dr. Karen D. Schultz, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general practice. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Karen D. Schultz, MD is affiliated with Cook Children's, Cook Children's Physician Network and Cook Children's Pulmonology - Dodson Specialty Clinics.
1500 Cooper Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Karen D. Schultz, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She completed residency at Children's Medical Center Dallas. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Residency: Children's Medical Center Dallas
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Karen D. Schultz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Karen D. Schultz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: FirstCare HMO & PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier, Imagine Health, Scott and White Health Plan (excluding individual products), USA Managed Care Organizations, Humana Choice Care & Concentric Network, Fort Worth Firefighters 440, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials, MultiPlan Inc/PHCS, EHN- Employers Health Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Only, Providence Health Alliance, Galaxy Healthcare Network and Blue Cross Blue Shield TX HealthSelect of Texas.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karen D. Schultz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
$1,600
SYMDEKO $124 |
KALYDECO $60 |
$1,416 |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$424
NON BRAND $156 |
Exjade $58 |
AFINITOR $53 |
TOBI $52 |
XOLAIR $47 |
Other $58 |
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$369
OFEV $369 |
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Genentech USA, Inc. |
$251
Actemra $92 |
XOLAIR $91 |
Pulmozyme $56 |
$12 |
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Gilead Sciences Inc |
$211
Cayston $17 |
$194 |
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Other |
$1,037
Creon $144 |
SYMBICORT $119 |
NUCALA $116 |
AeroMaskLarge $109 |
QVAR $89 |
Other $460 |
Food and Beverage | $2,644 |
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Travel and Lodging | $1,189 |
Education | $60 |
Dr. Karen D. Schultz, MD has received 100 research payments totaling $1,216,897.
Dr. Karen Schultz sees patients in Fort Worth, TX. Her medical specialties are general practice and pediatric pulmonology. She has indicated that her clinical interests include lung issues. She is affiliated with Cook Children's. Dr. Schultz graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. For her professional training, Dr. Schultz completed a residency program at Children's Medical Center Dallas. Yext reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Fort Worth, TX.