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Nicole Acerenza

Respiratory Therapist

Dr. Nicole Acerenza is an internist practicing in Glenview, IL. Dr. Acerenza specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Acerenza provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Nicole Acerenza
  • Glenview, IL
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management
  • Accepting new patients

Can asthma be cured?

Its not cured, it can be aided and managed with medication and often as people grow older the symptoms lesson. It also depends on the severity and type of asthma.

I keep having a hard time breathing

If this is a chronic problem and you are not able to pin point the cause, then an allergist and pulmonologist are in your future. A pft test and allergy test are first steps to READ MORE
If this is a chronic problem and you are not able to pin point the cause, then an allergist and pulmonologist are in your future. A pft test and allergy test are first steps to figuring it out.

Can asthma be fixed without medications?

No, you need bronchodilators.

Trouble breathing

Go to the ER or doctor, asap!

Smoke inhalation

Because you have an asthma history, I would recommend getting back on your asthma treatment plan. I would see a doctor if issues persist

Should I go to the hospital for bronchitis?

An urgent care or doctor visit, unless it is impeding your ability to perform your daily duties

My father recently had bypass surgery. Does he need respiratory therapy?

It would depend on his personal history. If he has a history of smoking or working in an industry that he may have inhaled fumes or fine particles, then I would suggest following READ MORE
It would depend on his personal history. If he has a history of smoking or working in an industry that he may have inhaled fumes or fine particles, then I would suggest following up with a pulmonologist when he has recovered from surgery.

What respiratory therapy do you recommend for a 5 year old suffering from asthma?

Incentive spirometry (the cool plastic blower things everyone gets while in the hospital)