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Dr. Cheryl Ann Donovan-Hunt, MD is a pediatrician in Northbrook, IL specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Cheryl Ann Donovan-Hunt, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Associated Pediatric Partners.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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. Cheryl Ann Donovan-Hunt, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1994. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (1994)
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (1997)
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Cheryl Ann Donovan-Hunt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Cheryl Ann Donovan-Hunt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 162 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cheryl Ann Donovan-Hunt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Northbrook, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cheryl Ann Donovan-Hunt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$367
AZSTARYS $367 |
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$298
QELBREE $298 |
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$286
Dyanavel XR $203 |
QUILLIVANT XR $83 |
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$240
PAXLOVID $74 |
TRUMENBA $74 |
QUILLIVANT XR $49 |
ABRYSVO $25 |
COMIRNATY $19 |
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$219
JORNAY PM $138 |
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $81 |
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$1,876
VYVANSE $249 |
EpiPen $192 |
DOC BAND $147 |
COTEMPLA XR-ODT $144 |
Auvi-Q $130 |
Other $1,015 |
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Dr. Cheryl Donovan-Hunt's specialty is general pediatrics. In addition to English, she speaks German. Dr. Donovan-Hunt's areas of clinical interest consist of newborn care, women's sports medicine, and genetic issues. Her professional affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Endeavor Health. She graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. The average patient rating for Dr. Donovan-Hunt is 5.0 stars (out of 5).
