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Dr. Sarah Khan, MD is a pediatrician in Naperville, IL specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Sarah Khan, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health 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. Sarah Khan, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Sarah Khan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 123 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sarah Khan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Naperville, IL.
Dr. Sarah Khan practices general pediatrics. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Khan is especially interested in asthma and nutrition issues. Before performing her residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Dr. Khan attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Endeavor Health and Duly Health and Care. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Naperville, IL.
