Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH is a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.
3401 N. Broad Street Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140
7600 Central Avenue Patient Care Center, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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.
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The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.
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Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Queens Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Residency: Queens Hospital Center
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid's areas of specialization are pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine); he sees patients in Philadelphia, PA. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Pourshahid's clinical interests include interstitial lung disease, pulmonary rehabilitation treatment, and vascular disease. His education and training includes medical school at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and residency at Queens Hospital Center. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Pourshahid include: First Place Winner CHEST Annual Meeting 2019 of Asthma challenge New Orleans, LA; First Place Award Mount Sinai Queens Hospital 2018 Research Day Queens, NY; and Second Place Award Mount Sinai Queens Hospital 2017 Research Day Queens, NY. He is affiliated with Temple Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inPhiladelphia, PA as reported by Yext.
