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Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. This provider graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 1978 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's and Children's Hospital.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine in 1978. This provider completed residency at Hurley Medical Center. This provider is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, re-certification and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine (1978)
Residency: Hurley Medical Center (1992)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, re-certification (1992)
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Yes.
According to our sources, Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$8,110
XOLAIR $8,110 |
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$3,005
FASENRA $235 |
TEZSPIRE $107 |
$2,663 |
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$1,327
SYMJEPI $1,327 |
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$563
ImmunoCAP $500 |
SDG-IDD-Allergy $63 |
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$286
NUCALA $286 |
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$1,548
DUPIXENT $246 |
EUCRISA $189 |
Prolastin-C $139 |
XOLAIR $122 |
DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $122 |
Other $730 |
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| $3,195 | |
| $1,700 | |
| $1,157 | |
| $63 |
Dr. Amal H. Assaad, MD has received 328 research payments totaling $1,037,461.
Dr. Amal Assa'ad works as a pediatric allergy & immunology. Patient reviews placed Dr. Assa'ad at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Assa'ad has indicated that Dr. Assa'ad's clinical interests include immunodeficiency, asthma, and food allergy. Dr. Assa'ad is professionally affiliated with Cincinnati Children's. After completing medical school at Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Assa'ad performed Dr. Assa'ad's residency at Hurley Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Wright State University. Dr. Assa'ad (or staff) is conversant in Arabic and French.
