Dr. Lucille A Lester MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
180 Harvester Dr Suite 110 Willowbrook IL, 60527About
Dr. Lucille Lester practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Willowbrook, IL. Dr. Lester 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.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of family history on disclosure patterns of cystic fibrosis carrier status.
- Bioavailability and safety of a high dose of docosahexaenoic acid triacylglycerol of algal origin in cystic fibrosis patients: a randomized, controlled study.
- Parental understanding of newborn screening for cystic fibrosis after a negative sweat-test.
- Rising prevalence of asthma is sex-specific in a US farming population.
- Obstructive sleep apnea in the formerly preterm infant: an overlooked diagnosis.
- Disclosure of genetic research results to members of a founder population.
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