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Dr. Maxine Semaneh Eikani, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Matthews, NC specializing in pediatric pulmonology. She graduated from Shaheed Beheshti Medical University in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Maxine Semaneh Eikani, MD is affiliated with Novant Health.
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. Maxine Semaneh Eikani, MD graduated from Shaheed Beheshti Medical University in 2005. She completed residency at Mercer University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board certifications: Pediatrics and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Shaheed Beheshti Medical University (2005)
Residency: Mercer University Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Board Certification: Board certifications: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Maxine Semaneh Eikani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Maxine Semaneh Eikani, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maxine Semaneh Eikani, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Matthews, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maxine Semaneh Eikani, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$238
SMARTVEST $238 |
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$107
TEZSPIRE $68 |
FASENRA $39 |
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$71
Trilogy 100 $40 |
(8744) Trilogy Evo $31 |
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$43
Triptodur $43 |
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$41
NUCALA $28 |
FLOVENT $14 |
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$263
DUPIXENT $55 |
Minimed 670G System $39 |
Auvi-Q $35 |
ORKAMBI $25 |
Hillrom - Volara System $22 |
Other $87 |
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Dr. Maxine Eikani's medical specialty is pediatric pulmonology. She is conversant in Persian. In her practice, she is particularly interested in chronic lung disease, asthma, and chronic cough. Dr. Eikani is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. Dr. Eikani is a graduate of Shaheed Beheshti Medical University. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Mercer University. The average patient rating for Dr. Eikani is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Novant Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Charlotte, NC.
