Naema Chowdhury MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Naema Chowdhury practices Pediatric Pulmonology in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Chowdhury 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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