Dr. Lynn M. Czekai, MD is a pediatrician in New Britain, CT specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Lynn M. Czekai, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare and New Britain Pediatric Group, PC.
1095 West Main Street
New Britain, CT 06053
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.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Dr. Lynn M. Czekai, MD graduated from Albany Medical College. She completed residency at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center. She has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Lynn M. Czekai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lynn M. Czekai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lynn M. Czekai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Pfizer Inc. |
$506
EUCRISA $332 |
QUILLIVANT XR $133 |
PREVNAR - 13 $26 |
TRUMENBA $16 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$353
VENTOLIN $132 |
BEXSERO $113 |
FLOVENT $45 |
FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT $31 |
FLULAVAL $20 |
Other $13 |
Cranial Technologies, Inc |
$320
DOC BAND $320 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$283
QUADRACEL $91 |
SKLICE $55 |
FLUZONE $49 |
BEYFORTUS $33 |
MENQUADFI $30 |
Other $26 |
Shire North American Group Inc |
$208
VYVANSE $153 |
MYDAYIS $55 |
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Other |
$1,500
GARDASIL9 $131 |
EPIDUO $105 |
EpiPen $104 |
SYNAGIS $96 |
AZSTARYS $91 |
Other $974 |
Food and Beverage | $3,124 |
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Education | $46 |
Dr. Lynn Czekai's specialty is general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise consist of community health issues, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and asthma. She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Albany Medical College, Dr. Czekai performed her residency at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center. Her professional affiliations include Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Hartford Healthcare. According to Hartford Healthcare, new patients are welcome to contact her office in New Britain, CT.