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Dr. Sreenivas Dutt Gunturu

Pediatrician

Sreenivas Dutt Gunturu, MD, maintains a position with Martinsville Physician Practices, as a pediatrician. He has over five years of experience with pediatrics, oncology, and endocrinology. Dr. Grunturu was educated in his home country of India and continued his studies at the Maimonides Medical Center. He is a professional member of the Medical Society of Virginia and the American Academy Of Pediatrics, as well as speaking throughout the community based off of his expertise.
28 years Experience
Dr. Sreenivas Dutt Gunturu
  • Martinsville, Virginia
  • Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Why is my child's asthma worse at night?

It is called nocturnal asthma or nighttime asthma. Symptoms tend to be worse at night. One reason is lung function is not at best during early hours due to circadian rhythm. Also, READ MORE
It is called nocturnal asthma or nighttime asthma. Symptoms tend to be worse at night. One reason is lung function is not at best during early hours due to circadian rhythm. Also, could be pooling of secretions due to sinus infection or post nasal drip which could collect in the airway when lying supine.

Sreenivas Gunturu