| |  |  |  | | | | Imagine… | | • | Not having to restrict your environment or activities to avoid asthma triggers. | | • | Not needing to constantly carry an inhaler or depend on steroid medications. | | • | Simply not having to worry about your asthma anymore. | …Find out how. Call 800-313-6673. | | | | | | | | | For more information about treatments for allergies, sinusitis and other conditions that may be related to your asthma, click here. | |  |  |  | | Extensive clinical research has shown that the primary causes of asthma are: For some asthma sufferers the cause is one of these conditions, and for others, two or even all three of these conditions may be to blame. The Problem: While bronchodilators and inhaled steroids can help you manage asthma symptoms, these medications do not address asthma at its source. The Solution: Northwestern Asthma Institute has brought together a multidisciplinary team of specialists with one goal: To accurately diagnose the source of your asthma and provide highly targeted treatments that achieve excellent results. Leading the way to a cure for asthma The Northwestern Asthma Institute team is led by John T. McMahan, M.D., ENT-Sinus-Allergy Dr. McMahan will thoroughly analyze the presence and relative contribution of sinusitis, allergy and GERD to your asthma using state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques, including: | • | | In-office CT scanning | | • | | Pulmonary function studies | | • | | Allergy testing and treatment | | • | | Bronchoscopy for evaluation and treatment of sinusitis | | • | | Laryngoscopy and esophagoscophy for evaluation and management of GERD | Ensuring comprehensive, comfortable, and convenient care | • | | Our team tracks your progress with thorough assessments and regular follow-up visits. | | • | | We provide detailed reports for you and your primary care physician. | | • | | Convenient appointments make our care easy to fit into your busy schedule. | | • | | In most cases, we can arrange for you to see more than one specialist in a single visit. | | • | | We accept and file most insurance plans, offer flexible payment options and welcome credit cards. | | ©2007 | | Northwestern Nasal + Sinus 676 North Saint Clair, Suite 1575 Chicago, Illinois 60611 | |