Dr. Matthew J Horn MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1072 Johnson Ave San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Matthew Horn practices Pulmonology in San Diego, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Horn manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Dr. Matthew J Horn MD's Expert Contributions
Quit smoking cold turkey?
If you are smoking, you are not allergic to nicotine and can try the patch. Or consider hypnosis therapy. READ MORE
Pulmonary embolism and vaccination ( Pfizer )?
If she has been on anticoagulant for 6 months, she does not need another CT scan. If she doesn’t have COVID, i.e., cough ,not a symptom of current infection, she should have the vaccine. READ MORE
Can pneumonia be fatal?
Pneumonia can be fatal, but usually is not in previously healthy patients. There are many types of pneumonia that require different treatments. Prompt diagnosis and treatment enhance the outcome. READ MORE
How is pneumonia confirmed in a child?
Pneumonia can be confirmed in several ways By physical exam By X-ray or CT scan By ultrasound Matt Horn MD READ MORE
How to treat breathlessness in a metastatic breast cancer patient?
Your mom’s doctors need to determine what’s causing her shortness of breath since there are several possibilities: She could have a pleural effusion (fluid in chest) She could have a blood clot or pulmonary embolism She could have lung metastasis She could have a drug reaction The treatment depends on the cause. Good luck READ MORE
Can asthma go away?
Asthma certainly can go away, especially if it occurred after a clear provocation like a viral respiratory infection or an inhalation injury. There is a saying in medicine that all that wheezes is not asthma. Other syndromes like congestive heart failure, vocal cord dysfunction and others can mimic asthma symptoms. Matt Horn MD READ MORE
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