Dr. Douglas Macgilpin, MD is a pediatrician in Hartford, CT specializing in general pediatrics. Dr. Douglas Macgilpin, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford Hospital and Hartford HealthCare.
100 Retreat Avenue Suite 605
Hartford, CT 06106
Inc. Building Two
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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.
He has a state license in Connecticut.
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Douglas Macgilpin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Douglas Macgilpin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Douglas Macgilpin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hartford, CT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas Macgilpin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$2,139
QVAR $903 |
PROAIR $513 |
RESPICLICK $367 |
QNASL $356 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$950
SKLICE $400 |
QUADRACEL $194 |
ADACEL $190 |
FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE $100 |
FLUZONE QIV $31 |
Other $35 |
Shire North American Group Inc |
$500
MYDAYIS $261 |
VYVANSE $122 |
HYQVIA $117 |
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Novo Nordisk Inc |
$489
Norditropin $467 |
$21 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$386
EUCRISA $226 |
QUILLIVANT XR $142 |
TRUMENBA $18 |
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Other |
$1,955
LP AND IFIT TUBES $281 |
GARDASIL $250 |
EpiPen $214 |
BEXSERO $170 |
EPIDUO $167 |
Other $874 |
Food and Beverage | $6,396 |
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Education | $23 |
Dr. Douglas Macgilpin specializes in general pediatrics. He graduated from Meharry Medical College and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. In Dr. Macgilpin's practice, he is particularly interested in tonsilitis, ear infection, and pain. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Macgilpin is professionally affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Hartford Hospital. He has an open panel in Hartford, CT according to Doctor.com.