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Dr. Robert L. Bonner Jr., MD is a pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Robert L. Bonner Jr., MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.
5501 Old York Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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. Robert L. Bonner Jr., MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Robert L. Bonner Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Robert L. Bonner Jr., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Behavioral Health, Superior Health Plan, CorVel, Humana Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Keystone Health Plan East, MHNet, HealthSpring, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, InterGroup Services, Coventry, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, First Health, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Keystone 65 Select, Sunrise Advantage, HealthAssured, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Advantra, Provider Partners Health Plans (PPHP), Personal Choice 65, HealthAmerica, UPMC Community Health Choices, Keystone 65 Preferred, Gateway Health Plan Medicare, Independence Blue Cross Managed Care, KidzPartners, Keystone First, New Courtland Life, Personal Choice, Mental Health Consultants, Keystone 65 Basic, Keystone First Community HealthChoices, Mercy Health Life, UPMC for Life, Fresenius Medical and Keystone First VIP Choice.
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Dr. Robert L. Bonner Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.51 out of 5 stars based on 473 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert L. Bonner Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Robert Bonner's specialty is general pediatrics. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5).
