Dr. Edward Dempsey, MD is a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1982 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Edward Dempsey, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), University of Colorado Medicine and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dempsey, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Dempsey, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Dempsey, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and heart failure.
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Dr. Edward Dempsey, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1982. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1982)
Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (1986)
Licensed In: Colorado
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Dempsey, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Edward Dempsey is an Aurora, CO physician who specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. Dr. Dempsey studied medicine at Harvard Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Dempsey trained at a hospital affiliated with Yale University. His clinical interests encompass intensive care, internal medicine, and pulmonary hypertension. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and the University of Colorado Medicine.
