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Dr. Andrew William Enzler, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Saint Paul, MN specializing in family medicine and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Andrew William Enzler, MD is affiliated with Allina Health.
1021 Bandana Boulevard E Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55108
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 William Enzler, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Andrew Enzler is a physician who specializes in family medicine. In his practice, he is particularly interested in preventive care, asthma, and autism. Dr. Enzler has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Dr. Enzler is affiliated with Allina Health.
