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Dr. Michael Glenn O'Connor, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Nashville, TN specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Michael Glenn O'Connor, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
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2200 Children's Way 10th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
37 Sandstone Circle Suite 100
Jackson, TN 38305
800 Weatherly Drive Suite 201
Clarksville, TN 37043
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Michael Glenn O'Connor, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2010. He is certified by the Pediatric Pulmonology - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2010)
Board Certification: Pediatric Pulmonology - American Board of Pediatrics (2016)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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Dr. Michael O'Connor practices pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics in Nashville, TN, Clarksville, TN, and Jackson, TN. Dr. O'Connor has a special interest in cystic fibrosis (CF) and interstitial lung disease. He is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. He attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine.