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Dr. Stacy L. Dorris, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in NASHVILLE, TN specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Stacy L. Dorris, MD is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
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. Stacy L. Dorris, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is certified by the Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (2010)
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics (2010)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stacy L. Dorris, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$6,031
XOLAIR $6,031 |
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$258
NUCALA $258 |
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$134
Actimmune $134 |
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$125
Auvi-Q $125 |
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Dr. Stacy Dorris is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. Clinical interests for Dr. Dorris include asthma, food allergy, and eczema. Dr. Dorris graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She trained at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt for residency. Dr. Dorris is professionally affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Her practice in Nashville, TN is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
