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Dr. Matthew A. Hicks, DO is a pulmonologist in Knoxville, TN specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM). Dr. Matthew A. Hicks, DO is affiliated with University Physicians' Association, Inc. and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
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. Matthew A. Hicks, DO graduated from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM). He completed residency at Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
Residency: Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
Licensed In: Tennessee
Dr. Matthew A. Hicks, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Matthew A. Hicks, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 154 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew A. Hicks, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Knoxville, TN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew A. Hicks, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$511
AVYCAZ $456 |
DALVANCE $42 |
TEFLARO $13 |
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$396
NUCALA $323 |
TRELEGY ELLIPTA $67 |
AREXVY $6 |
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$300
ELIQUIS $300 |
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$298
TEZSPIRE $110 |
BREZTRI $107 |
$81 |
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$276
ZINPLAVA $96 |
DIFICID $93 |
ZERBAXA $87 |
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$1,381
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $176 |
ELIQUIS $155 |
PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $135 |
Indigo System $125 |
DUPIXENT $125 |
Other $666 |
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Dr. Matthew Hicks is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He works in Knoxville, TN and Talbot, TN. His areas of expertise include the following: emphysema, lung cancer, and intensive care. He is professionally affiliated with the University Physicians' Association, Inc. and The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Hicks is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM). He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Michigan State University (MSU). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).
