Dr. Michael I Anstead MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
740 S Limestone Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. Michael Anstead practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Lexington, KY. Dr. Anstead 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- Susceptibility of pseudomonas aeruginosa to cefepime versus ceftazidime in patients with cystic fibrosis.
- Azithromycin alters macrophage phenotype.
- Insomnia and chronic heart failure.
- Mucoid Inquilinus limosus in a young adult with cystic fibrosis.
- Characterization of macrophage activation states in patients with cystic fibrosis.
- Use of azithromycin for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial.
- Anionic fluoroquinolones as antibacterials against biofilm-producing Pseudomonas
- Pralidoxime continuous infusion in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning.
- Monitoring sleep and breathing: methodology. Part I: Monitoring breathing.
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