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Dr. Thomas J. Murwin, MD is a physician provider in Stoughton, WI specializing in physician and general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Thomas J. Murwin, MD is affiliated with SSM Health and SSM Health Dean Medical Group.
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.
Dr. Thomas J. Murwin, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1991. He completed residency at UW Hospital Graduate Medical Education. He is certified by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1991)
Residency: UW Hospital Graduate Medical Education (1994)
Board Certification: Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Thomas J. Murwin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 55 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas J. Murwin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stoughton, WI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas J. Murwin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$100
NURTEC ODT $100 |
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$25
Cologuard Collection Kit $25 |
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Thomas Murwin, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Dr. Murwin provides pediatric care for children and specializes in immunizations, allergies, asthma, infectious diseases and travel medicine. Families can turn to Dr. Murwin for knowledgeable pediatric care focused on supporting their child’s health and well-being.
