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Dr. Alison Skurcenski, MD
Family Practitioner
Dr. Alison Skurcenski is a family practitioner practicing in Lemoyne, PA. Dr. Skurcenski is a concierge family physician specializing in comprehensive, personalized health care. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, Dr. Skurcenski also focuses on preventative care with routine checkups, comprehensive screening tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
28 years
Experience
Dr. Alison Skurcenski, MD
- Lemoyne, PA
- State University of New York Upstate Medical University
- Accepting new patients
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What is the treatment for bacterial pneumonia?
Oral antibiotics are required to treat bacterial pneumonia. Sometimes, cough medication and inhalers are helpful to control symptoms while the antibiotics are working to treat READ MORE
Oral antibiotics are required to treat bacterial pneumonia. Sometimes, cough medication and inhalers are helpful to control symptoms while the antibiotics are working to treat the infection.
Can ear drops fix an ear infection?
Unfortunately, ear drops can only treat an external ear infection, also known as 'swimmer's ear'. Drops do not get into the middle ear where the typical 'ear infection' bacteria READ MORE
Unfortunately, ear drops can only treat an external ear infection, also known as 'swimmer's ear'. Drops do not get into the middle ear where the typical 'ear infection' bacteria are located. Many middle ear infections will eventually go away on their own without requiring antibiotics, but it can take a week or so. You can use Tylenol or Ibuprofen as needed for discomfort. But if the pain persists or worsens, oral antibiotics are required to treat.
How is hypothyroidism treated?
Hypothyroidism is a deficiency of the production of thyroid hormone from your thyroid gland. The treatment is simply thyroid replacement therapy, usually in for form of a single READ MORE
Hypothyroidism is a deficiency of the production of thyroid hormone from your thyroid gland. The treatment is simply thyroid replacement therapy, usually in for form of a single tablet first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The prescribing provider will check thyroid levels in the blood every 4-6 weeks until the correct dosage is achieved. Levels will then be checked 1-2 times per year to be sure the dose remains effective. Sometimes slight adjustments need to be made over time.
