Dr. Lisa V. Suffian, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Lisa V. Suffian, MD is affiliated with BJC HealthCare, Mercy (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma) and DAVIS, WRIGHT, BERDY, AND SUFFIAN, PC.
1 Childrens Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
13131 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63128
456 N New Ballas Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
456 N. New Ballas Road Suite 129
Saint Louis, MO 63141
5551 Winghaven Boulevard Suite 270
O'Fallon, MO 63368
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. Lisa V. Suffian, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 1996. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (1996)
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lisa V. Suffian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$1,321
SYMBICORT $980 |
FASENRA $144 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $92 |
$105 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$421
NUCALA $376 |
VENTOLIN $31 |
ADVAIR $14 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$373
RAGWITEK $178 |
DULERA $147 |
NON-PRODUCT $22 |
SINGULAIR Respiratory $12 |
$14 |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$344
XOLAIR $254 |
Pazeo $90 |
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Kaleo, Inc. |
$285
Auvi-Q $285 |
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Other |
$1,035
EpiPen $208 |
DUPIXENT $195 |
Dymista $69 |
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $65 |
Auvi-Q $63 |
Other $434 |
Food and Beverage | $3,629 |
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Consulting Fee | $150 |
Dr. Lisa Suffian is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology. She works in Saint Louis, MO, O'Fallon, MO, and Creve Coeur, MO. She has indicated that her clinical interests include asthma and allergies. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include BJC HealthCare and Mercy (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma). Dr. Suffian studied medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.