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Dr. Andrew J. Macginnitie, MD, PHD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Andrew J. Macginnitie, MD, PHD is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin and CHILDRENS SPECIALTY GROUP INC.
8915 W CONNELL COURT
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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. Andrew J. Macginnitie, MD, PHD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics. He is certified by the Allergy Immunology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1998)
Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics (1999)
Board Certification: Allergy Immunology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Andrew J. Macginnitie, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Andrew J. Macginnitie, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew J. Macginnitie, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew J. Macginnitie, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,615
Berinert 500U $3,615 |
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TAKHZYRO $1,430 |
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Orladeyo $1,375 |
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XOLAIR $100 |
Kalbitor $32 |
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Dr. Andrew Macginnitie is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology. Dr. Macginnitie attended the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics. His areas of expertise include the following: sinusitis (sinus inflammation), anaphylaxis, and hereditary angioedema. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Boston's Top Doctor's; Glaxo Smith Kline Allergy Fellowship; and Research and Clinical Medicine. He is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin. Dr. Macginnitie's practice in Milwaukee, WI is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
