Dr. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD is a pediatric immunologist in Austin, TX specializing in pediatric immunology and adult allergy & immunology. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas (UT) System, Dell Seton Medical Center, Ascension, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus and Ascension Seton Northwest.
10801-2 North Mopac Expressway Building 2
Austin, TX 78759
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. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1986. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1986)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$71,783
SYMBICORT $71,342 |
FASENRA $174 |
TEZSPIRE $37 |
$230 |
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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$27,024
PROAIR $12,841 |
RESPICLICK $6,136 |
QVAR $4,462 |
QNASL $2,611 |
PROAIR RESPICLICK $500 |
Other $474 |
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. |
$24,605
DUPIXENT $24,549 |
DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $56 |
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Phadia US Inc. |
$10,318
ImmunoCAP $5,328 |
SDG-IDD-Allergy $4,989 |
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GENZYME CORPORATION |
$4,535
DUPIXENT $4,535 |
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Other |
$4,575
Aerospan $1,579 |
Auvi-Q $744 |
XOLAIR $662 |
EpiPen $369 |
NUCALA $173 |
Other $1,048 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $105,590 |
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Travel and Lodging | $16,496 |
Food and Beverage | $9,469 |
Honoraria | $8,750 |
Consulting Fee | $2,391 |
Other | $143 |
Dr. Allen Keith Lieberman, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $60,379.
Dr. Allen Lieberman is a specialist in allergy & immunology in Austin, TX. Dr. Lieberman's clinical interests encompass asthma and allergies. The average patient rating for Dr. Lieberman is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.