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Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 is a pediatrician in Chicago, IL specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
The University of Chicago Medicine
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.
Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. She completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 accepts the following insurance providers:
Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Arlene V. Roman, MD 4 from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Arlene V. Roman, MD 4. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$20
BRILINTA $20 |
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$13
VYVANSE $13 |
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Dr. Arlene Roman's specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Roman studied medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago. In her practice, she is particularly interested in asthma. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She seems to honor Blue California, Aetna, CIGNA Plans, and more. Dr. Roman is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.
