Dr. Susan S. Xie, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Seattle, WA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Susan S. Xie, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason.
2671 NE 46th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
1100 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
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. Susan S. Xie, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2017. She has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2017)
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Susan S. Xie, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Susan S. Xie, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Susan S. Xie, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
GENZYME CORPORATION |
$173
$173 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$139
FASENRA $68 |
$72 |
Alk-Abello, Inc |
$107
$107 |
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$26
EUFLEXXA $26 |
Food and Beverage | $445 |
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Dr. Susan Xie is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology. Dr. Xie has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Areas of expertise for Dr. Xie include asthma and allergies. She is professionally affiliated with Virginia Mason. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Xie is not acceping new patients at this time. She studied medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.