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Dr. Faiqa A. Qureshi, MD is a pediatrician in Norfolk, VA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. This provider graduated from King Edward Medical University. Dr. Faiqa A. Qureshi, MD is affiliated with Children's Specialty Group, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and Sentara Health.
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23518
601 Childrens Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
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. Faiqa A. Qureshi, MD graduated from King Edward Medical University. This provider completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. This provider is certified by the Pediatric Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Licensed In: Virginia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Faiqa A. Qureshi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
$122
Bilayer Wound Matrix (BWM) $122 |
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Avanos Medical |
$110
ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $110 |
Food and Beverage | $231 |
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Dr. Faiqa Qureshi is a physician who specializes in pediatric emergency medicine and general pediatrics. Dr. Qureshi is a graduate of King Edward Medical University. Dr. Qureshi's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Areas of expertise for Dr. Qureshi include asthma and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Dr. Qureshi's distinctions include: Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"; James W. Hayes, M.D. Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Pediatrics, EVMS/CHKD; and Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award, Emergency Medicine Residents, EVMS. Dr. Qureshi is affiliated with Children's Specialty Group and Sentara Health.