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Dr. Dinesh Kumar Pillai, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Washington, DC specializing in pediatric pulmonology. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Pillai, MD is affiliated with Inova, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Children's Hospital.
111 Michigan Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20010
3023 Hamaker Court 300
Fairfax, VA 22031
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. Dinesh Kumar Pillai, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at The Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn. He has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2003)
Residency: The Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn (2004)
Licensed In: Maryland
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dinesh Kumar Pillai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Pertzye $43 |
NUCALA $38 |
Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care $31 |
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Dr. Dinesh Pillai is a medical specialist in pediatric pulmonology. He is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Tulane University.
