Dr. Nelson L. Turcios M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
579 Cranbury Rd Suite A East Brunswick NJ, 08816Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Nelson Turcios practices Pediatric Pulmonology in East Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Turcios 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 De El Salvador- Fac De Med- San Salvador- El Salvador 1973
Universidad De El Salvador
University of El Imam El Mahdi Faculty of Medicine Kosti 1973
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cystic fibrosis: an overview.
- A common disease and uncommon complications.
- Pulmonary complications of paediatric systemic disorders.
- Pulmonary complications of genetic disorders.
- Pulmonary complications of renal disorders.
- Pulmonary complications of dermatological disorders.
- Slipping rib syndrome in an adolescent: an elusive diagnosis.
- Slipping Rib Syndrome: An elusive diagnosis.
- The child with hemoptysis.
- Clinical evaluation of the macroduct sweat collection system and conductivity
- Beta2-adrenergic agents in asthma.
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Birth Defects
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
Fellowships
- George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences
Dr. Nelson L. Turcios M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 579 Cranbury Rd Suite A
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