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Dr. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP is an internist in Orland Park, IL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), general pediatrics and general practice. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.
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. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. He has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1988)
Residency: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 306 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in Orland Park, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$444
BEXSERO $268 |
SHINGRIX $64 |
Menveo $23 |
FLOVENT $23 |
AREXVY $20 |
Other $47 |
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$239
GRASTEK $137 |
PNEUMOVAX 23 $49 |
GARDASIL9 $21 |
JANUMET XR $14 |
$18 |
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$176
DOC BAND $176 |
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$148
PENBRAYA $84 |
QUILLIVANT XR $25 |
ABRYSVO $20 |
EUCRISA $19 |
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$89
Ciprodex $41 |
Vigamox $16 |
Pazeo $11 |
Moxeza $10 |
$11 |
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$736
Vesicare $62 |
SYMBICORT $52 |
VAXELIS $42 |
Auvi-Q $41 |
XOLAIR $39 |
Other $502 |
| $1,832 |
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Kevin P. Germino, MD, FAAP.
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $10.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $10.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $10.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. Kevin Germino works as a general practice and general pediatrics. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Germino's education and training includes medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and residency at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. He has received professional recognition including the following: Southwest Choice Awards Top Pediatrician. He is affiliated with Duly Health and Care. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Germino's office in Orland Park, IL.
