Dr. Brian Bezack
Pediatrics - Pulmonology
Commack, NY
20 years experience male
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Brian Bezack, DO, PLLC
Commack, NY
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Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Bio
Dr. Bezack was born and raised on Long Island, where he still lives with his wife Jodi and their two young children. He graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Biobehavioral Health and went on to attend medical school at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. During his Pediatric residency at Winthrop University Hospital he developed a passion for treating kids with asthma and other lung disorders. After residency, Dr. B completed a fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology from the St. Louis Children’s Hospital at Washington University Medical Center and is now happily living back on Long Island.
Dr. B is an avid sports fan rooting for his beloved Islanders, Giants, Mets, and Knicks. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his son's soccer team and attending his daughter's dance recitals.
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Pediatrics - Pulmonology
Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatrics
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics - Pulmonology 20 years experience
Probably: Asthma is generally considered a lifelong chronic illness with underlying airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness. When treated appropriately is... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Get tested: Testing for cystic fibrosis starts with a sweat test. If that is abnormal, genetic testing in the blood is used to confirm the diagnosis by finding th... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Cover nose/mouth: Cold air is a know trigger for asthma symptoms. The nose is great at humidifying and warming cold air, so you should always try to breath in through ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Whistling: Wheezing is a noise that occurs whe airflow moves out of a narrow tube. When wheezing occurs from the lungs, it is generally because the airways are o... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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See a doctor: Coughing up blood is not something to take lightly. It can mean a number of things, but you should seek medical attention right away so they can deter... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But not because it is dangerous. A lot of people mix the 2 together for convenience; however, it is more effective to take albuterol 1st and wait abou... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: In fact, inhaling steam can potentially be dangerous because you run the risk of burning your nasal passages.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No: A the present time spiriva is only indicated for use in patients with copd. Based on how the medication works and what causes exercise-induced asthma,... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Tuberculin Skin Test: A tst called a PPD is the first step in screening for tb. It is performed by placing a tiny needle just under the skin (usually on the underside of th... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Depends: When giving oxygen therapy to an infant, the lowest level should be given to maintain saturation above 92%. Studies show that giving 50% oxygen for se... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depends on cause: Treatment depends on what is causing the pleurisy. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics. Surgery may be needed to drain infected fluid fr... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: Coughing up blood is not a normal symptom with the common cold. If it is just a small amount, it could just be from the nasal passages or irritation f... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Possible: A productive cough with fever is suggestive of pneumonia, either viral or bacterial. Depending on how long your symptoms have been occurring, it would... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Absolutely: The doctor can evaluate your lungs & oxygen saturation to make sure both you & your baby are okay. They can also prescribe treatment if necessary. Nev... Read More
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Yes: Though it is very likely to be a viral illness, you should see a doctor if your chest hurts. They can listen and assess whether or not you need any o... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics - Pulmonology 20 years experience
Yes: The sweat chloride test is still the gold standard diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis. Even in this day and age of gentic testing, the sweat test sho... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics - Pulmonology 20 years experience
Yes: Wheezing is not normal, but wheezing is by definition a noise made on exhaling only. It is caused by turbulence of airflow coming back out of narrow b... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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12-24 hours: If your child has been coughing secondary to an exacerbation of asthma, oral steroids usually begin working about 6 hours after being given. In genera... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Vaccinate: The best protection you can provide to your toddler is giving the seasonal influenza vaccine to the child and the rest of the family as well. This is ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No: It is a musculoskeletal condition where there is pain in the chest wall due to inflammation of the cartilage at the end of the ribs where they insert ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If you are not in any respiratory distress you should try to avoid using a rescue inhaler such as albuterol at least 4 hours prior to the visit so the... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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You can get tested: Walking pneumonia is a term used to describe a condition caused by a bacteria called mycoplasma pneumoniae. The bacteria is best identified through bl... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There are no adverse effects of spraying it on your tongue. The albuterol probably didn't get to your lungs where it needed to go, but you will be fin... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Not Always: You are more likely to develop asthma if someone in your family has it, especially your mother or father; however, there are plenty of people with ast... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: This is very common. Allergies are the primary trigger for this type of asthma. In the spring it's the tree pollen; summer is the grass pollen; fall i... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Allergy testing: The most definitive way to know if this is from allergies is to be tested, either a skin or blood test. Your symptoms do sound a lot like allergies an... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Pulmonologist: I suggest going on your insurance carrier website and searching for a pulmonologist in your area. The other option is to ask friends or family if they... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Not an overdose: 6-7 puffs of albuterol in 9 hours for your age is not an overdose; however, if you are using your rescue inhaler that much in a day, you should consul... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Eye drops: There are many different allergy eye drops to choose from. Many are prescription and you will need to consult your physician; however there are a few ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Get rid of cats: I hate to tell patients to get rid of their pets, but if you are allergic to cats and have 3 of them, it may be time to find them another home. On ano... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Let them sleep!: Normal sleep for a 2 week old can be somewhere between 15-18 hours a day. Babies will generally start developing more normal sleeping patterns startin... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Normal: It is common to cough more after quitting cigarettes after a long period of smoking. This is because the lungs are trying to heal by expelling all the... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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1/2 teaspoon: The proper dose would be 1/2 tsp (=2.5 ml) once every 24 hours.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Although your symptoms can be a sign of asthma, there are other possible causes that should be evaluated by your doctor. One such entity is vocal cord... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Not allergic: This is not an allergy; however, cigarette smoke is an airway irritant. It can trigger coughing and spasm in the airways, especially in patients with ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Flovent: Several possibilities. The dose may not be enough. The medication might not be the right one for you. You may not be getting enough of the medicine in... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics - Pulmonology 20 years experience
Steroids: The mainstay of asthma therapy for airway inflammation is a daily inhaled corticosteroid. They are the most widely used and effective for this problem... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Decrease to 2: Pulmicort is an inhaled corticosteroid that is used to control underlying airway inflammation in patients with asthma. The typical use is twice daily.... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No difference: While there are many different albuterol inhalers, they all deliver 90 mcg per puff. There are 2 other inhalers on the market similar to albuterol cal... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Short of breath/Pain: The most common symptoms are acute onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. If this were to occur you should seek immediate medical attention and ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Antibiotics?: A sinus infection in a 3 month old is typically diagnosed after having significant nasal congestion and a cough that persists beyond 14 days, when a t... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not likely: You probably just slept wrong and strained the muscles in that area. The fan would have nothing to do with that.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Support: The main functions are to provide airway support and maintain patency of the bronchial tree. This will minimize the chances of collapse.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Chest tube: A punctured lung will cause what is called a pneumothorax which is when air escapes the lung into the chest wall. If it is very small, the air can res... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Speech pathologist: A speech pathologist can help with the proper voice therapy once a diagnosis of vocal nodes is made by an ENT specialist.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Primary or lung dr. : Pleurisy may develop when you have lung inflammation due to infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. This inflammation also causes the sharp ches... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Salbutamol is a bronchodilator that is used to relieve spasm in the muscle of the airways. I do not like the syrup because i always find it is better ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There should be no interaction between zyrtec (cetirizine) and those vitamins when taken at the same time.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Don't wait: If he is having retractions, that is concerning and should be evaluated now. Does he have a history of wheezing or asthma? If so, and you have a nebul... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You can take zyrtec with orange juice. However, you should avoid taking Allegra (fexofenadine) with orange juice as this may minimally reduce the effi... Read More
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Jun 30, 2012
I highly recommend dr Bezack as a pediatric pulmonologist.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Bezack is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bezack is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I try to have her swallow one with juice but most of the time she just chews them, I don't know how... They're so bitter, she's a weirdo.
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Thanks. My doc said my asthma was mild so she gave me a rescue inhaler but it makes my heart race and I feel faint when I use it
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you! I will speak to her doctor about getting an albuterol inhaler!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York Institute of Technology New York College of Osteopathic MedicineNYIT
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
WINTHROP-UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Pediatric Pulmonologist, Second Place, National - Summer
2013
Top Pediatric Pulmonologist, First Place, New York - Spring
2017
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
American College of Chest Physicians
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