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Dr. Scott J. Sheets, DO is a pulmonologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in adult pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Scott J. Sheets, DO is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
8605 Chambery Boulevard
Johnston, IA 50131
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. Scott J. Sheets, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. He is certified by the Pediatric Pulmonology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Iowa.
Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1993)
Board Certification: Pediatric Pulmonology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Iowa
Dr. Scott J. Sheets, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Scott J. Sheets, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 412 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott J. Sheets, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott J. Sheets, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,620
NIOX VERO DEVICE $2,620 |
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$414
SYMBICORT $341 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $16 |
$57 |
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$265
ARNUITY ELLIPTA $104 |
ARNUITY $62 |
NUCALA $57 |
VENTOLIN $23 |
ADVAIR $18 |
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$250
QNASL $208 |
QVAR $36 |
PROAIR $6 |
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$223
EpiPen $207 |
Dymista $16 |
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$327
XOLAIR $74 |
HFCWO $42 |
Dymista $29 |
Oralair $22 |
AirwayClearanceDevice $18 |
Other $141 |
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| $1,375 | |
| $104 |
Dr. Scott Sheets' areas of specialization are pediatric pulmonology, adult pulmonology, and general pediatrics. Patient ratings for Dr. Sheets average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: cystic fibrosis (CF) and asthma. He is a graduate of Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.
