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Dr. John Maddalozzo, FACS, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Northbrook, IL specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1981 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. John Maddalozzo, FACS, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Private Practice, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and NorthShore University HealthSystem.
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
2150 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60028
225 E. Chicago Avenue Box 25
Chicago, IL 60611
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. John Maddalozzo, FACS, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1981)
Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Maddalozzo, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Covidien LP |
$350
Vessel Sealing $350 |
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Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $350 |
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Dr. John Maddalozzo is a medical specialist in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). Dr. Maddalozzo attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He trained at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago for residency. In his practice, he is particularly interested in inflammation and autoimmune diseases. He is affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Medicine, and Private Practice.