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Dr. Susan J. Nelson, MD is a pediatrician in Arlington Heights, IL specializing in pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). She graduated from Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1971 and has 53 years of experience. Dr. Susan J. Nelson, MD is affiliated with Private Practice, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, NorthShore University HealthSystem and Elm Street Pediatrics.
1614 W. Central Avenue Suite 209
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
572 Lincoln Avenue Suite B
Winnetka, IL 60093
716 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
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. Susan J. Nelson, MD graduated from Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1971. She completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences (1971)
Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Susan J. Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$167
NEXPLANON $67 |
GARDASIL9 $38 |
GRASTEK $34 |
DULERA $15 |
NON-PRODUCT $2 |
Other $11 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$147
TRUMENBA $96 |
PREVNAR - 13 $32 |
EUCRISA $18 |
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Kaleo, Inc. |
$62
Auvi-Q $62 |
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Mylan Specialty L.P. |
$61
EpiPen $61 |
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Alcon Laboratories Inc |
$59
Ciprodex $59 |
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Other |
$418
Adzenys XR-ODT $54 |
QUADRACEL $40 |
VYVANSE $39 |
Auvi-Q $36 |
SKLICE $34 |
Other $215 |
Food and Beverage | $915 |
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This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Susan J. Nelson, MD.
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $133.42 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $133.42 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. Susan Nelson is a general pediatrics specialist in Winnetka, IL and Arlington Heights, IL. Dr. Nelson has indicated that her clinical interests include asthma. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Private Practice, and NorthShore University HealthSystem. She graduated from Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois.