Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD is a pediatrician in Joliet, IL specializing in general pediatrics. Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD is affiliated with DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD.
2100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
Joliet, IL 60435
1870 Silver Cross Boulevard
New Lenox, IL 60451
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.
She has a state license in Illinois.
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Joliet, IL.
Was hard to communicate with, felt rushed, and when she just walked out of the room I wasn’t sure if the appointment was over.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Pfizer Inc. |
$639
QUILLIVANT XR $375 |
EUCRISA $184 |
QUILLICHEW ER $62 |
TRUMENBA $19 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
$143
VYVANSE $83 |
MYDAYIS $60 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$142
QUADRACEL $58 |
FLUZONE QIV $39 |
PENTACEL $29 |
SKLICE $16 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$96
GARDASIL9 $63 |
VARIVAX $22 |
NON-PRODUCT $11 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$77
BOOSTRIX $36 |
Menveo $26 |
ADVAIR $15 |
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Other |
$511
DOC BAND $67 |
EpiPen $51 |
Auvi-Q $47 |
Immunology - HYQVIA $33 |
HYQVIA $30 |
Other $282 |
Food and Beverage | $1,537 |
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Education | $70 |
Dr. Matheena Akhtar practices general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise include tonsilitis, pain, and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Dr. Akhtar welcomes new patients at her office inJoliet, IL as reported by Doctor.com.