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Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Naperville, IL specializing in pediatric pulmonology, internal medicine (adult medicine) and general pediatrics. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1989 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Ascension, Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Private Practice, Northwest Community Healthcare, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, NorthShore, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Advocate Health Care, Childrens Asthma Respiratory & Exercise, Ascension Saint Alexius and Ascension Alexian Brothers.
1220 Iroquois Suite 140
Naperville, IL 60563
1555 N. Barrington Road, 1555 North Barrington Road Suite 3400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
191 Waukegan Road Suite 200
Northfield, IL 60093
2401 Ravine Way Suite 302
Glenview, IL 60025
33 W Higgins Road Suite 1000
Barrington, IL 60010
917 Sherwood Drive First Floor
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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.
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.
In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:
For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).
Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.
During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.
Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Nassau University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1989)
Residency: Nassau University Medical Center (1992)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HFN, Blue Advantage PPO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross PPO, AARP, Blue Advantage HMO, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana National POS - Open Access, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana HMO, Aetna, Humana HMO Premier, Unicare PPO, Golden Rule, Humana Platinum HMO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, HealthLink PPO, Aetna Choice POS, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, Aetna EPO, First Health, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna PPO, HFN EPO, Aetna HMO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Union Health Services, Inc., HST Care Connect PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross Community MMAI, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Blue Cross HMO Illinois and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Naperville, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$6,188
Cayston $2,977 |
$3,210 |
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$5,524
NON BRAND $3,055 |
TOBI PODHALER $1,971 |
TOBI $498 |
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$3,450
$3,450 |
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$543
ORKAMBI $105 |
$438 |
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$287
Pertzye $218 |
Bethkis $46 |
BRONCHITOL $23 |
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$211
Aerobika $150 |
DUPIXENT $61 |
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Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD has received 143 research payments totaling $958,039.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Steven R. Boas, MD.
Dr. Steven Boas is a pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics specialist in Lake Bluff, IL, Glenview, IL, and South Barrington, IL. Clinical interests for Dr. Boas include immunodeficiency, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and cystic fibrosis (CF). Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Boas honors. Dr. Boas studied medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Boas completed a residency program at Nassau University Medical Center. Dr. Boas's professional affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Private Practice.
