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Dr. Carmelle V. Romain, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL specializing in pediatric general surgery. She graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Carmelle V. Romain, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, Advocate Health Care and The University of Chicago Medicine.
Advocate Health Care
The University of Chicago Medicine
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.
Dr. Carmelle V. Romain, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2009. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2009)
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Carmelle V. Romain, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Carmelle V. Romain, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Unicare PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Behavioral Health Systems, TRICARE, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, WellCare, AARP, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Three Rivers, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthSmart, HFN, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, PHCS PPO, CHAMPVA, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Aetna HMO (specialists only), Ambetter of Michigan Marketplace (ACA) HMO, United Choice HMO (specialists only), Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), United Surest (previously Bind), CountyCare *see insurance page, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Blue Cross Med Select PPO, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), Benefits Services and Systems, Inc, Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, FirstHealth, Ambetter of Indiana Marketplace (ACA) HMO, Ambetter of Iowa Marketplace (ACA) HMO, BCBS Commercial PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, Oscar Select Commercial HMO, Provider Network of America (PNOA), AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Oscar Choice Health Commercial HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Ambetter of Illinois Marketplace (ACA) HMO, Blue Cross Community FHP, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC) HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna Better Health Premier Plan MMAI, Blue Cross Commercial PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Zing Health, Blue Cross Community MMAI, Trilogy, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA), United Choice Plus POS/PPO, United Options (PPO), Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and Aetna Premier Care Network.
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Dr. Carmelle Romain is a specialist in pediatric general surgery. Dr. Romain has indicated that her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, cancer surgery, and inflammatory bowel disease. She is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center, and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. She is a graduate of Brown University, Alpert Medical School and a graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's residency program. She can accept Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers.
