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Dr. Sharon Robyn Weil-Chalker, MD is a pediatrician in Wilmington, DE specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Sharon Robyn Weil-Chalker, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours Children's Health, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Sharon Robyn Weil-Chalker, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Sharon Robyn Weil-Chalker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sharon Robyn Weil-Chalker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Centene, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), GEHA, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan PPO, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Three Rivers Provider Network, Keystone Health Plan East, Geisinger Health Plan, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Fidelis Care, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Six Degrees Health-Lucent, Keystone 65 HMO, Global Medical Mangment NJ, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Celtic Transplant Network for Ambetter, Interlink Transplant, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Personal Choice 65, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, Six Degrees Health Transplant, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Emerging Therapies Transplant, Star Healthcare Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Medicare FFS, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO NJ, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Insurance Administrators of America, Personal Choice, UPMC, Aetna PPO/EPO/POS, Delaware Medicare, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Keystone First CHIP, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness, Priority Partners John Hopkins, Keystone First VIP, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO.
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Dr. Sharon Weil-Chalker is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Weil-Chalker include atrial septal defect, pulmonary atresia, and heart failure. She is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Weil-Chalker honors. Dr. Weil-Chalker welcomes new patients at her office inAbington, PA as reported by Jefferson Health. Her education and training includes medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis.
