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Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD is a pediatrician in Glen Ellyn, IL specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Duly Health and Care.
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. Scott J. Murphy, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Resurrection Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: Resurrection Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 216 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott J. Murphy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glen Ellyn, IL.
Dr. Scott Murphy practices general pediatrics in Glen Ellyn, IL, Bloomingdale, IL, and Wheaton, IL. Patient reviews placed Dr. Murphy at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Resurrection Medical Center for residency. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Duly Health and Care. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Glen Ellyn, IL.
