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Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD is a pediatrician in Wheaton, IL specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD 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. Scott J. Murphy, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 227 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wheaton, IL.
Dr. Scott Murphy is a general pediatrics specialist in Glen Ellyn, IL, Bloomingdale, IL, and Wheaton, IL. Dr. Murphy obtained his medical school training at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and performed his residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Resurrection Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Murphy include newborn care, acute care, and preventive care. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Duly Health and Care. He has an open panel in Glen Ellyn, IL according to Doctor.com.
