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Dr. Elise Nordeen Whitehill, MD is a pediatrician in Coon Rapids, MN specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Elise Nordeen Whitehill, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Allina Health.
9055 Springbrook Drive
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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. Elise Nordeen Whitehill, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Extremely unprofessional and rude. The moment this doctor discovers you do not share the same beliefs as her own, her tone will shift to belittling and condescending. Very uncomfortable appointment for my son, we left half way through.
Dr. Elise Whitehill specializes in general pediatrics. Clinical interests for Dr. Whitehill include multiple pregnancy (e.g. twins), newborn care, and asthma. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Dr. Whitehill attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Whitehill is professionally affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Allina Health.
