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Dr. Meyer Kattan, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Englewood, NJ specializing in pediatric pulmonology. He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Meyer Kattan, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors and CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
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.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Meyer Kattan, MD graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at The Hospital for Sick Children. He is certified by the Pediatric Pulmonology Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Residency: The Hospital for Sick Children
Board Certification: Pediatric Pulmonology Pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Meyer Kattan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Meyer Kattan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI PPO, QualCare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA EPO, Blue Shield HMO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, MVP Health Care, WellCare, Blue Shield EPO, AmeriHealth, Medicaid Managed Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna POS, Vytra, MagnaCare, Affinity Health Plan, HIP EPO, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Oxford HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, 1199SEIU, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, Healthfirst, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna EPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, QualCare - POS - New Jersey Services, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, AETNA - NY Signature, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, MVP Health Care - HMO, Amida Care, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, AETNA - Student Health, Amida Care - Special Needs, RiverSpring, RiverSpring - Special Needs, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus and VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Meyer Kattan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$20,393
XOLAIR $19,514 |
FEVIPIPRANT $879 |
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$11,356
Akita Jet $6,356 |
$5,000 |
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$6,945
XOLAIR $6,945 |
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$5,787
DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $5,787 |
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$4,475
XOLAIR $4,475 |
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$4,039
Inspire $60 |
TEZSPIRE $42 |
DUPIXENT $29 |
Cayston $25 |
Ruconest $20 |
Other $3,863 |
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Dr. Meyer Kattan, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $4,267.
Dr. Meyer Kattan is a medical specialist in pediatric pulmonology. His areas of clinical interest consist of cystic fibrosis (CF), asthma, and sleep apnea. Dr. Kattan is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Healthfirst. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Englewood, NJ. After attending McGill University Faculty of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Kattan completed his residency training at The Hospital for Sick Children. He has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors.
