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Dr. Alyson W. Smith, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Bronx, NY specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She graduated from New York Medical College in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Alyson W. Smith, MD is affiliated with Saint Barnabas Hospital , SBH PHYSICIANS PC and UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC.
2385 Arthur Avenue Suite 206
Bronx, NY 10458
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. Alyson W. Smith, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 2003. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Allergy and Immunology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: New York Medical College (2003)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Licensed In: New York
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alyson W. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$1,078
XOLAIR $1,056 |
NON BRAND $22 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$1,073
NUCALA $582 |
ARNUITY $159 |
PEDIARIX $143 |
BREO $133 |
FLULAVAL $18 |
Other $38 |
Genentech USA, Inc. |
$665
XOLAIR $665 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$411
FASENRA $298 |
SYNAGIS $75 |
$38 |
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Genentech, Inc. |
$370
XOLAIR $370 |
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Other |
$1,185
EUCRISA $234 |
EpiPen $187 |
DUPIXENT $149 |
FIRAZYR $70 |
NIOX VERO DEVICE $67 |
Other $477 |
Food and Beverage | $4,367 |
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Education | $415 |
Dr. Alyson Smith works as a pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She studied medicine at New York Medical College. She has indicated that her clinical interests include asthma. Dr. Smith is professionally affiliated with Saint Barnabas Hospital.