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Dr. Heather Anne Decker, MD is a pediatrician in Sartell, MN specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience.
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. Heather Anne Decker, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2001)
Residency: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn (2004)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Heather Anne Decker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Heather Anne Decker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sartell, MN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Heather Anne Decker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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PROAIR $25 |
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SDG-IDD-Allergy $18 |
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NON-PRODUCT $15 |
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SUBSYS $7 |
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Dr. Heather Decker's area of specialization is general pediatrics. Dr. Decker has indicated that her clinical interests include newborn care and asthma. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Her education and training includes medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. HealthPartners reports that Dr. Decker is accepting new patients at her office in Plymouth, MN.
