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Dr. Alton L. Melton, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. Dr. Alton L. Melton, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and Fairview Medical Center.
18099 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
2659 Devon Hill Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code R3
Cleveland, OH 44195
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.
He completed residency at Shands at the University of Florida. He is certified by the Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics and has a state license in Ohio.
Residency: Shands at the University of Florida (1985)
Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Alton L. Melton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alton L. Melton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alton L. Melton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alton L. Melton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$5,946
NASONEX $4,896 |
RAGWITEK $808 |
NON-PRODUCT $96 |
DULERA $84 |
PNEUMOVAX 23 $35 |
Other $27 |
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$176
XOLAIR $103 |
$73 |
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$128
SDG-IDD-Allergy $128 |
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$109
QVAR $109 |
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$35
Ruconest $35 |
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| $789 |
Dr. Alton L. Melton, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $13,984.
Dr. Alton Melton works as a pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include anaphylaxis, allergy skin testing, and liver disease. Dr. Melton trained at Shands at the University of Florida for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
