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Dr. Luis E. Torero, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Winfield, IL specializing in pediatric pulmonology, pediatric critical care and general practice. He graduated from Universidad Peruna Cayetano Heredia in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Luis E. Torero, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Advocate Medical Group Hope Childrens Hospital.
25 N WINFIELD ROAD
Winfield, IL 60190
225 E Chicago Avenue Box 43
Chicago, IL 60611
25 N. Winfield Road
Geneva Road, IL 60190
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. Luis E. Torero, MD graduated from Universidad Peruna Cayetano Heredia in 1991. He completed residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Universidad Peruna Cayetano Heredia (1991)
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center (1995)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Luis E. Torero, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Luis E. Torero, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luis E. Torero, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winfield, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luis E. Torero, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Luis Torero's specialties are general practice, pediatric pulmonology, and pediatric critical care. Patient ratings for Dr. Torero average 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Torero's clinical interests: cystic fibrosis (CF) and asthma. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Winfield, IL. Dr. Torero's education and training includes medical school at Cayetano Heredia University and residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. He is conversant in Spanish.
