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Dr. Allan L. Frank, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Austin, TX specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Allan L. Frank, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Ascension, Texas Children's, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, Dell Seton Medical Center, The University of Texas (UT) System, Texas Children's Pediatrics Capital Pediatrics - Central, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Williamson, Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus and Ascension Seton Northwest.
1100 W 39 1/2 Street
Austin, TX 78756
1100 West 39th Street
Austin, TX 78756
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. Allan L. Frank, MD, FAAP graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Allan L. Frank, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$483
Cayston $131 |
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Creon $413 |
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Cayston $118 |
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SYMDEKO $105 |
ORKAMBI $11 |
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Pertzye $137 |
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$1,119
TOBI PODHALER $136 |
Dyanavel XR $108 |
EpiPen $98 |
DOC BAND $84 |
QUILLIVANT XR $82 |
Other $611 |
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Dr. Allan Frank is a general pediatrics specialist in Austin, TX. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for residency. Dr. Frank is affiliated with Texas Children's, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, and Dell Seton Medical Center.
