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Dr. Kyle J. Beuoy, MD is an addiction medicine doctor in Chicago, IL specializing in addiction medicine, family medicine and general practice. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 2020 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Kyle J. Beuoy, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care - Lakeview.
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.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Dr. Kyle J. Beuoy, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 2020. He completed residency at UPMC Medical Education (Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital). He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (2020)
Residency: UPMC Medical Education (Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital) (2023)
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Kyle J. Beuoy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kyle J. Beuoy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Kyle Beuoy's areas of specialization are general practice, family medicine, and addiction medicine; he sees patients in Chicago, IL. The average patient rating for Dr. Beuoy is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Beuoy's clinical interests: diabetes, depression, and hypertension (high blood pressure). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and performed his residency at UPMC Shadyside. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, according to Yext, Dr. Beuoy is not currently accepting new patients.
