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Dr. Mehrdad Jalili, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Orange, CA specializing in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics and pediatric critical care. He graduated from Isfahan Medical School. Dr. Mehrdad Jalili, MD is affiliated with UC Irvine Medical Center, UC Irvine Health, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's) and UCI Health Regional Burn Center.
101 The City Drive South Building 1
Orange, CA 92868
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Mehrdad Jalili, MD graduated from Isfahan Medical School. He completed residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Isfahan Medical School
Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Mehrdad Jalili sees patients in Orange, CA. His medical specialties are pediatric pulmonology, pediatric critical care, and general pediatrics. He attended Isfahan Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. His areas of expertise consist of primary care, intensive care, and lung issues. Dr. Jalili has received the distinction of Physician of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association. He is conversant in Persian. Dr. Jalili is professionally affiliated with UC Irvine Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's).