Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD is a cardiologist in Pensacola, FL specializing in cardiology (heart disease), general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and Nemours Children's Health, Pensacola.
Nemours Children's Health
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
The top procedures that Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Pensacola, FL during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Pensacola, FL were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1999. She completed residency at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (1999)
Residency: Connecticut Children's Medical Center (2002)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Florida
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bevin Patricia Weeks, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$58
LINQ II $58 |
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$15
Kanuma $15 |
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Dr. Bevin Weeks' medical specialty is pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Dr. Weeks is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and a graduate of Connecticut Children's Medical Center's residency program. Areas of expertise for Dr. Weeks include atrial septal defect, pulmonary atresia, and heart failure. She is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health.
