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Dr. Linda C. Widmer, MD is a pediatrician in Batavia, IL specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Linda C. Widmer, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group.
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. Linda C. Widmer, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2004. She completed residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College (2004)
Residency: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2007)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Linda C. Widmer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Linda C. Widmer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Linda C. Widmer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Batavia, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Linda C. Widmer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$128
CRESTOR $71 |
BYDUREON WEEKLY $31 |
BYDUREON PEN $26 |
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$125
DEFLUX $125 |
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$47
ANORO $24 |
FLOVENT $23 |
| $300 |
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Linda C. Widmer, MD.
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. Linda Widmer specializes in general practice and general pediatrics and practices in Chicago, IL and Batavia, IL. Patient ratings for Dr. Widmer average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Widmer include newborn care, acute care, and preventive care. Before completing her residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Widmer attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group, and Delnor Hospital. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Batavia, IL.
