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Richard Ahrens, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology, Iowa City, IA

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Pediatric Pulmonology Iowa City, IA

Professor of Pediatrics, University Iowa College of Medicine

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 319-356-1828
    Fax+1 319-356-7171

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1977 - 1980
  • SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1974 - 1975
  • SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1974
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1977 - 2021
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1973 - 2019
  • American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Ultrase MT20 For Correction Of Steatorrhea In Patients With Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Tiotropium Bromide Administered VIA The Respimat Device In CF PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Genetic Modifiers Of Cystic Fibrosis: Sibling StudyNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Eurand Pancreatic Enzyme Product Microtabs In Pediatric CF PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Eruand Pancreatic Enzyme Product (PEP) In Patients With Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Aztreonam Lysinate In CF Patients With Pulmonary Pneumonia AeruginosaNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Antimicrobial Therapy For New Onset Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Airway InfectionNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Standard Versus Biofilm Susceptibility Testing In Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
  • Multicenter Investigation Of Genetic Modifier In CF Lung Or Liver Disease StudyNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
  • Induced Sputum To Evaluate Anti-Inflammatory Agents In CF PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Oral Theraclec-Total In Cystic Fibrosis SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Biil 284 Bs In Adult And Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis PatientsNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Oral Theraclec To Treat Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Biil 284 Bs In Adult And Pediatric Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Aztreonam For Inhalation In Subjects W/ Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Trial Of Ib-367 In Adult Patients With Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Elastase In BAL Fluid W Tg-Haat Treated Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Oral Multidose CPX In Adult Patients W/ Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Phase I Trial Of CPX In Adults With Mild Cystic FibrosisNational Center For Research Resources1998–2000
  • Albuterol By DRY Powder Inhaler &Pressurized Metered Dose Ventolin InhalerNational Center For Research Resources1998–2000
  • Dose Response Curve For Beclomethasone Dipropionate In AsthmaNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Bronchoprovocation With Histamine For Bioequivalence Determination Of AlbuterolNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Clinical Parameters For Establishing Dose Response Curves For CorticosteroidsNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Glucocorticoids To Treat Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaNational Center For Research Resources1992–1996
  • The Albuterol Dose-Fev1 Response Curve In Subjects With AsthmaNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • Pharmacokinetic Evaluation Of A Slow Release Theophylline Tablet In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • Comparison Of Beta-2 Agonists Using Bronchial Provocation With HistamineNational Center For Research Resources1992–1993
  • Tolerance To Inhaled BETA2 AgonistsNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • The Effect Of Inhaled Nedocromil On Airway Response To Inhaled AlbuterolNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Effects Of Nedocromil On Airway Response To Inhaled AlbuterolNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Effects Of Oral Azelastine On Airway Responisvieness To HistamineNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Effects Of Inhaled Fluticasone Proprionate Versus Placebo In Adult AsthmaticsNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Comparison Of Beta-2 Agonists Using Bronchial Provocation With Histamine (HumanNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Mechanism Of Histamine Induced BronchospasmNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Development Of Tolerance For MetaproterenolNational Center For Research Resources1985