Dr. Francis John McLaughlin, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Groton, MA specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine. Dr. Francis John McLaughlin, MD is affiliated with Emerson Hospital and Pediatrics West.
120 Boston Road
Groton, MA 01450
133 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
19 Pierce Avenue Suite B
Fitchburg, MA 01420
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. Francis John McLaughlin, MD graduated from Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine
Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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My kids (both girls) love him. He has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to. I always feel comfortable asking him questions! Overall, great experience.
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
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GARDASIL9 $107 |
GARDASIL 9 $34 |
VAXELIS $22 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
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BEXSERO $34 |
Menveo $31 |
KINRIX $24 |
ARNUITY $20 |
ROTARIX $19 |
Other $26 |
Mylan Specialty L.P. |
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EpiPen $150 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
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VYVANSE $121 |
MYDAYIS $26 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
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TRUMENBA $90 |
PREVNAR - 13 $30 |
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Other |
$272
SKLICE $47 |
Ozempic $44 |
Menveo $41 |
Auvi-Q $37 |
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $30 |
Other $72 |
Food and Beverage | $1,034 |
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Dr. Francis McLaughlin is a physician who specializes in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. His areas of clinical interest consist of primary care, cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma. He is professionally affiliated with Emerson Hospital. After attending Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, Dr. McLaughlin completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Yale University.