Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD is an internist in Chicago, IL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1982 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
240 E Huron Suite M-306
Chicago, IL 60611
680 N Lake Shore Drive Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD treated as an internist in Chicago, IL were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and asthma.
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Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1982. He completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Allergy and Immunology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1982)
Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals (1985)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$22,933
NUCALA $7,896 |
$15,037 |
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$20,535
DUPIXENT $45 |
$20,490 |
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$20,072
DUPIXENT $19,981 |
$91 |
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$8,507
TECFIDERA $8,507 |
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$6,000
SYMBICORT $29 |
$5,971 |
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$18,137
RESLIZUMAB $5,216 |
Non-Covered Product $4,336 |
DUPIXENT $2,853 |
AYVAKIT $1,485 |
Odactra $39 |
Other $4,208 |
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Dr. Bruce S. Bochner, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $25,335.
Dr. Bruce Bochner is a specialist in allergy & immunology. He works in Chicago, IL. His areas of expertise include the following: asthma and allergies. He attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois for residency. Dr. Bochner is professionally affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
