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Dr. Paul Tortoriello, MD is a pediatrician in New Lenox, IL specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Paul Tortoriello, MD is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.
1870 Silver Cross Boulevard
New Lenox, IL 60451
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. Paul Tortoriello, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 1993. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Rush Medical College (1993)
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Paul Tortoriello, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Paul Tortoriello, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 120 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Tortoriello, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Lenox, IL.
Dr. Paul dismissed all my concerns for my child when they were an infant. It was very frustrating that everything was “normal”. I was never able to get a reflux diagnosis because extreme vomiting at every feed, crying 22 hours a day, lack of sleep, and constipation was “normal”. Having a toddler now my concerns are taken more seriously than before. I wouldn’t take an infant to him again but feel more comfortable having him see a toddler.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Tortoriello, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$238
SYMBICORT $186 |
SYNAGIS $34 |
FLUMIST $18 |
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$213
DOC BAND $213 |
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$180
VYVANSE $120 |
MYDAYIS $60 |
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$117
BEXSERO $49 |
BOOSTRIX $19 |
ADVAIR $15 |
Menveo $12 |
PEDIARIX $12 |
Other $11 |
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$116
QUADRACEL $89 |
PENTACEL $27 |
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$848
EUCRISA $91 |
SYNAGIS $78 |
EpiPen $69 |
ADHANSIA XR $67 |
GARDASIL9 $61 |
Other $483 |
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Dr. Paul Tortoriello works as a general pediatrics. He attended Rush Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University for residency. His areas of expertise include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), ear infection, and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Patient ratings for Dr. Tortoriello average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Tortoriello is professionally affiliated with Duly Health and Care. His practice in New Lenox, IL is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
