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Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease) and Family Medicine

Professional interests include: lung issues, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and more.

122 Okatie Center Boulevard North Suite 300
Okatie, SC 29909

(843) 707-8040

Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP is a nurse in Okatie, SC specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and family medicine. Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial and BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

Address:

122 Okatie Center Boulevard North Suite 300
Okatie, SC 29909

Some issues Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

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.

doctor visit	143
hospital care	351
inpatient care	351
pulmonary testing	120

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	46
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	73
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

doctor visit	156
hospital care	485
inpatient care	485
pulmonary testing	64

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	40
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	54
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

doctor visit	274
hospital care	648
inpatient care	648
lab tests	10
pulmonary testing	37

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	836
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	126
Less than 65	240

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	56
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

doctor visit	223
hospital care	369
inpatient care	369

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	33
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

doctor visit	238
hospital care	345
inpatient care	345

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	39
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	45
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

doctor visit	213
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	25
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	46
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

doctor visit	141
hospital care	188
inpatient care	188

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	19
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

doctor visit	55
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	20

doctor visit	138
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP treated as a nurse in Okatie, SC were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

doctor visit	177
hospital care	310
inpatient care	310
lab tests	10
pulmonary testing	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	248
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	32
75 to 84	83
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	26
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Family NP, American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in Michigan.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Family NP, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Beaufort Memorial

BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Shawna Irene Nievierowski, FNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$130 FASENRA $124	BREZTRI $6
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$13 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$142

Biography

Ms. Shawna Nievierowski works as a pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and family medicine specialist in Okatie, SC. Ms. Nievierowski obtained a license to practice in Michigan.

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Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography