Dr. Oren Joshua Lakser M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
701 Woodlands Pkwy Suite 200 Vernon Hills IL, 60061About
Dr. Oren Lakser practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Vernon Hills, IL. Dr. Lakser treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
Education and Training
Univ Of Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1998
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Inhibition of the p38 MAP kinase pathway destabilizes smooth muscle length during physiological loading.
- Latrunculin B increases force fluctuation-induced relengthening of ACh-contracted, isotonically shortened canine tracheal smooth muscle.
- On the terminology for describing the length-force relationship and its changes in airway smooth muscle.
- Force fluctuation-induced relengthening of acetylcholine-contracted airway smooth muscle.
- Disrupting actin-myosin-actin connectivity in airway smooth muscle as a treatment for asthma?
- MEK modulates force-fluctuation-induced relengthening of canine tracheal smooth muscle.
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member American Thoracic Society
Fellowships
- Harvard University Boston Children's Hospital/Mass General 2000
- pediatric pulmonology, Children's Hospital Boston 1997
- Boston Children's Hospital 2000
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- Pneumonia: Are There Multiple Types?
What is pneumonia?Pneumonia is an acute lung infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs in either one or both lungs. The air sacs get filled with fluid or pus, making it difficult for the affected person to properly breathe. Individuals who have contracted the infection usually cough and...
- Bronchitis in Children
Children when they get a cold also tend to get a cough. In most of the cases, it occurs due to bronchitis which is an inflammation of the lining of the trachea and bronchi. It is usually a mild illness that affects children.Having a child who is constantly getting a cold or having breathing problems...
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- What Causes Croup?
Croup is a common respiratory problem prevailing in young children that tends to develop in the fall or winter. It describes a deep and barking cough that is caused by an upper respiratory infection that blocks a child's ability to breathe. Its characteristic symptom is harsh coughing...
- Croup: Making a Diagnosis
Croup is a common viral infection among children. It causes inflammation and swelling of the trachea (windpipe) and larynx (throat). As a result, a barking cough and noisy breathing often occur. Children under five years old are the most susceptible to the condition.Children who contract croup...
- Stridor in Children: Croup Is Not the Only Cause
Stridor is a high-pitched sound that is caused by a disrupted airflow. It is a sign of an upper airway obstruction that affects children more than adults. A disrupted airflow is caused by a blockage in the voice box (larynx) or windpipe (trachea). Stridor is most noticeable during inhalation, but...
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