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Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD is a pediatrician in Joliet, IL specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.
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. Matheena Akhtar, MD graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1981. She completed residency at Columbus Hospital, Chicago. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Osmania Medical College (1981)
Residency: Columbus Hospital, Chicago
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 151 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Joliet, IL.
Was hard to communicate with, felt rushed, and when she just walked out of the room I wasn’t sure if the appointment was over.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$639
QUILLIVANT XR $375 |
EUCRISA $184 |
QUILLICHEW ER $62 |
TRUMENBA $19 |
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$143
VYVANSE $83 |
MYDAYIS $60 |
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$142
QUADRACEL $58 |
FLUZONE QIV $39 |
PENTACEL $29 |
SKLICE $16 |
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$126
BEXSERO $49 |
BOOSTRIX $36 |
Menveo $26 |
ADVAIR $15 |
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$96
GARDASIL9 $63 |
VARIVAX $22 |
NON-PRODUCT $11 |
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$598
DOC BAND $82 |
EpiPen $51 |
Auvi-Q $47 |
Immunology - HYQVIA $33 |
HYQVIA $30 |
Other $355 |
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Dr. Matheena Akhtar is a specialist in general pediatrics. Patients gave her an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Akhtar's clinical interests: primary care, asthma, and allergies. She attended Osmania Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Columbus Hospital, Chicago for residency. In addition to English, Dr. Akhtar (or staff) speaks Urdu and Hindi. She is affiliated with Duly Health and Care. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Joliet, IL.
