Dianna Pitre, NP
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Medical Expertise of Dianna Pitre, NP
Dianna Pitre, NP is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner focused on Pulmonary Medicine, diagnosing and treating patients with a variety of respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD.
About Dianna Pitre, NP
Dianna Pitre has been practicing Pulmonary Medicine at St. Francis Medical Center since March 2020. With over 28 years as a registered nurse, Dianna has an extensive knowledge base in meeting the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient. Her professional experience greatly enhances her abilities as a family nurse practitioner. Patients feel comfortable with Dianna because they know they can trust the professional relationship. Her number one goal is assisting her patients to live the best life they can, by being an active participant in their personal wellness.
Patient Education Resources
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Education & Training
Dianna Pitre, NP completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northeast Louisiana University in 1991 and 2019 with a Masters in Nursing with the focus of Family Nurse Practitioner from United States University in San Diego, CA.
Professional Affiliations
St. Francis Pulmonary Clinic
St. Francis Medical Center is a not-for-profit 317-bed medical center in Monroe, Louisiana with more than 1,800 team members committed to caring for those we serve. With an acute-care hospital, freestanding outpatient center, 19 outpatient clinics and nearly 350 physician partners, St. Francis Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services for a variety of medical and surgical specialties. St. Francis offers Northeast Louisiana’s only Level III NICU, Level III OB, and Level II PICU services. St. Francis Medical Center leads the region in heart and vascular services, critical care, and complex and minimally invasive surgical procedures. The hospital offers a designated Level III Trauma Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center and Centers of Excellence in the areas of obstetrics, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, and breast health.