Nicole Acerenza, RRT
Respiratory Therapist
1435 Waukegan Rd Glenview IL, 60025About
Dr. Nicole Acerenza is an internist practicing in Glenview, IL. Dr. Acerenza specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Acerenza provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management University of Phoenix 0
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Nicole Acerenza, RRT's Expert Contributions
Can asthma be cured?
Its not cured, it can be aided and managed with medication and often as people grow older the symptoms lesson. It also depends on the severity and type of asthma. READ MORE
I keep having a hard time breathing
If this is a chronic problem and you are not able to pin point the cause, then an allergist and pulmonologist are in your future. A pft test and allergy test are first steps to figuring it out. READ MORE
Can asthma be fixed without medications?
No, you need bronchodilators. READ MORE
Trouble breathing
Go to the ER or doctor, asap! READ MORE
Smoke inhalation
Because you have an asthma history, I would recommend getting back on your asthma treatment plan. I would see a doctor if issues persist READ MORE
Should I go to the hospital for bronchitis?
An urgent care or doctor visit, unless it is impeding your ability to perform your daily duties READ MORE
My father recently had bypass surgery. Does he need respiratory therapy?
It would depend on his personal history. If he has a history of smoking or working in an industry that he may have inhaled fumes or fine particles, then I would suggest following up with a pulmonologist when he has recovered from surgery. READ MORE
What respiratory therapy do you recommend for a 5 year old suffering from asthma?
Incentive spirometry (the cool plastic blower things everyone gets while in the hospital) READ MORE
Nicole Acerenza, RRT's Practice location
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Glenview, Illinois
1435 Waukegan Rd -Glenview, IL 60025Get Direction
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Get to know Respiratory Care Practitioner Nicole Acerenza, who serves patients in Illinois.
Nicole is a respiratory care practitioner with a focus on trauma and critical care. Since June of 2013, she has been with NorthShore University HealthSystem in Glenview, Illinois.
Prior to her current endeavors, she worked at Apria Healthcare from April 2017 until January of 2022, where she focused on home invasive and non-invasive ventilation management.
Most recently, in November of 2023, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management from the University of Phoenix.
Respiratory therapy is the assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. A respiratory care practitioner works with patients to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and problems that affect the respiratory system.
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