Dr. Elizabeth Demander, DO

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Specializes in: Pediatric Urgent Care and General Pediatrics

A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: wound repair (e.g. stitches), asthma

1510 Hudson Bridge
Stockbridge, GA 30281

(404) 785-5437

Dr. Elizabeth Demander, DO is a pediatric urgent care doctor in Stockbridge, GA specializing in pediatric urgent care and general pediatrics. She graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Elizabeth Demander, DO is affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Office Locations

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1510 Hudson Bridge
Stockbridge, GA 30281

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2220 North Druid Hills Road Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329

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2660 Satellite Boulevard Satellite Boulevard
Duluth, GA 30096

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3795 Mansell Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022

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410 Peachtree Parkway Suite 300
Cumming, GA 30041

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5080 Peachtree Boulevard Suite 100
Chamblee, GA 30341

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625 Big Shanty Road Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Demander, DO can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Demander, DO graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics

Licensed In: Georgia