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Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Vinson, MD, MPH is a neonatologist in GLEN ELLYN, IL specializing in neonatology and general pediatrics. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Vinson, MD, MPH is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and 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. Rachel Elizabeth Vinson, MD, MPH graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Duke University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Duke University Hospital (2010)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Vinson, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Vinson, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 69 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Vinson, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in GLEN ELLYN, IL.
Dr. Rachel Vinson's medical specialty is neonatology and general pediatrics. Dr. Vinson's areas of expertise include immunization (preventive vaccines), newborn care, and acute care. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Duly Health and Care. She obtained her medical school training at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and performed her residency at Duke University Hospital. Patient reviews placed Dr. Vinson at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in BLOOMINGDALE, IL.
