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Dr. Loren Matthew Glasser, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics and pediatric sleep medicine. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1980 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Loren Matthew Glasser, MD is affiliated with Children's Health and Children's Health System.
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
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. Loren Matthew Glasser, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1980)
Residency: Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program (1983)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Loren Matthew Glasser, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. |
$126
DUPIXENT $126 |
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UCB, Inc. |
$111
Neupro $111 |
GENZYME CORPORATION |
$63
DUPIXENT $63 |
Phadia US Inc. |
$25
ImmunoCAP $25 |
Baxter Healthcare |
$23
Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care $23 |
Food and Beverage | $348 |
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Dr. Loren Glasser works as a pediatric pulmonology, pediatric sleep medicine, and general pediatrics. His areas of expertise include the following: emphysema, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cystic fibrosis (CF). He obtained his medical school training at Baylor College of Medicine and performed his residency at Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program. Dr. Glasser is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas).