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Dr. Megan Traxler, PHARMD is a clinical pharmacist in Shoreview, MN specializing in clinical pharmacy. Dr. Megan Traxler, PHARMD is affiliated with Allina Health.
4194 Lexington Avenue N
Shoreview, MN 55126
6350 W 143rd Street Savage Medical Building, Suite 102
Savage, MN 55378
7920 Old Cedar Avenue S
Bloomington, MN 55425
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.
She completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Minnesota.
Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Minnesota
Dr. Megan Traxler, PHARMD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Megan Traxler, PHARMD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 68 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Megan Traxler, PHARMD from all over the web to help you find the right in Shoreview, MN.
Dr. Megan Traxler practices clinical pharmacy. She completed her residency training at Allina Hospitals & Clinics and a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Dr. Traxler's areas of expertise include diabetes, heart failure, and asthma. She is rated highly by her patients. She is professionally affiliated with Allina Health.
