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Dr. Gerald C. Berkman, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Westlake Village, CA specializing in adolescent medicine, pediatric nephrology and general pediatrics. Dr. Gerald C. Berkman, MD is affiliated with HCA Far West Division, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Los Robles Regional Medical Center.
32144 Agoura Road Suite 211 Hca Florida Fawcett Surgical Specialists -, Suite 200
Westlake Village, CA 91361
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.
He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: California
Dr. Gerald C. Berkman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Gerald C. Berkman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gerald C. Berkman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westlake Village, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gerald C. Berkman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $146 |
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Dr. Gerald Berkman's areas of specialization are pediatric nephrology, adolescent medicine, and general pediatrics. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Berkman's areas of clinical interest consist of diabetes management, allergic reaction, and asthma. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Berkman is affiliated with HCA Far West Division and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
