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Dr. Marc Barry Hershenson, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics and pediatric critical care. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1981 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Marc Barry Hershenson, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
University of Michigan Health
University of Michigan Health
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. Marc Barry Hershenson, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1981)
Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (1984)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Licensed In: Michigan
Dr. Marc Barry Hershenson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Marc Barry Hershenson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marc Barry Hershenson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marc Barry Hershenson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Marc Hershenson practices pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics, and pediatric critical care. His areas of expertise include the following: bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma. Dr. Hershenson's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and performed his residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Hershenson is professionally affiliated with the University of Michigan Health.
