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Dr. Marc Andrew Chester, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Matthews, NC specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Marc Andrew Chester, MD is affiliated with Driscoll Children's Hospital and Novant Health.
Driscoll Children's Hospital
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 Andrew Chester, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Pediatrics, Fairfax INOVA for Children. He is certified by the Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2003)
Residency: Pediatrics, Fairfax INOVA for Children
Board Certification: Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology by the American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: North Carolina
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Dr. Marc Andrew Chester, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 54 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marc Andrew Chester, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Matthews, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marc Andrew Chester, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$514
Niox Mino Device $514 |
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$493
TEZSPIRE $163 |
SYMBICORT $161 |
FASENRA $156 |
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$409
Cayston $96 |
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$384
SMARTVEST $340 |
HFCWO $44 |
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$335
QVAR $286 |
PROAIR $35 |
QNASL $15 |
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$1,945
Creon $124 |
BETHKIS 300MG 56AMP $119 |
The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $115 |
SOLIRIS $107 |
DUPIXENT $104 |
Other $1,375 |
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Dr. Marc Chester is a physician who specializes in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. In his practice, Dr. Chester focuses on chronic lung disease, asthma, and chronic cough. He is affiliated with Novant Health and Driscoll Children's Hospital. Dr. Chester's practice in Charlotte, NC is open to new patients as reported by Novant Health. Dr. Chester attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine.
