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Dr. Hannah Chow-Johnson, MD is a pediatrician in Oak Brook, IL specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Hannah Chow-Johnson, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Loyola Medicine and Northwestern Medical Group.
1001 Commerce Drive Suite 500
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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. Hannah Chow-Johnson, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign in 1994. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign (1994)
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (1997)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Hannah Chow-Johnson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 25 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hannah Chow-Johnson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Oak Brook, IL.
Dr. Hannah Chow's specialties are general practice and general pediatrics. She practices in Maywood, IL and Oak Brook, IL. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine. Dr. Chow trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Chow's practice in Oak Brook, IL is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
