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Dr. Ian Frederick Slack, MD is an allergist and immunologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Ian Frederick Slack, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
39901 Traditions Drive Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168
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. Ian Frederick Slack, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is certified by the Allergy & Immunology and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2019)
Board Certification: Allergy & Immunology
Licensed In: Michigan
Dr. Ian Frederick Slack, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ian Frederick Slack, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 100 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ian Frederick Slack, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ian Frederick Slack, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Ian Slack practices allergy & immunology. Before performing his residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Slack attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Slack include anaphylaxis, drug allergy, and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Patients rated Dr. Slack highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Slack is affiliated with the University of Michigan Health.
