Dr. William L. Epperly, MD is a general practitioner in Raeford, NC specializing in general practice and family medicine. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1982 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. William L. Epperly, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine.
303 E Army Tr Suite 304
Raeford, NC 60108
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. William L. Epperly, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1982. He completed residency at Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1982)
Residency: Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago (1985)
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. William L. Epperly, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William L. Epperly, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raeford, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William L. Epperly, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AbbVie, Inc. |
$247
Androgel $160 |
Synthroid $87 |
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. |
$102
Contrave $102 |
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Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. |
$102
Zilretta $102 |
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TherapeuticsMD, Inc. |
$97
BIJUVA $97 |
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IBSA Pharma Inc. |
$32
TIROSINT $32 |
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Other |
$28
PRIMLEV $15 |
VIIBRYD $13 |
Food and Beverage | $609 |
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Dr. William Epperly's areas of specialization are general practice and family medicine. He is rated highly by his patients. In his practice, Dr. Epperly focuses on asthma and allergies. Dr. Epperly attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago for medical school and subsequently trained at Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine.