Matthew Farris Abts MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
225 E CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO IL, 60611About
Dr. Matthew Abts practices Pediatric Pulmonology in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Abts 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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