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Dr. Caroline C. Horner, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Caroline C. Horner, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and BJC HealthCare.
1 Childrens Place Suite C
Saint Louis, MO 63110
13001 North Outer 40 Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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13001 North Outer 40 Road
Town and Country, MO 63017
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. Caroline C. Horner, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics Internal Medicine Allergy and Immunology and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (2000)
Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals (2004)
Board Certification: Pediatrics Internal Medicine Allergy and Immunology
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Caroline C. Horner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Caroline C. Horner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, United Healthcare, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Caroline C. Horner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Caroline C. Horner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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XOLAIR $217 |
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Hizentra $98 |
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Dr. Caroline Horner specializes in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Horner include asthma and allergies. Dr. Horner's professional affiliations include Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Washington University Physicians, and St. Louis Children's Hospital. She studied medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Horner trained at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU) for her residency. She seems to honor Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She has an open panel in St. Louis, MO according to BJC HealthCare.
