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Dr. Arthur Chester Ogborn Jr., MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Johnson City, TN specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general practice. He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Arthur Chester Ogborn Jr., MD is affiliated with Ballad Health.
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. Arthur Chester Ogborn Jr., MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed residency at Erlanger Health System. He is certified by the American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatrics and has a state license in Montana.
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Residency: Erlanger Health System
Board Certification: American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatrics
Licensed In: Montana
Dr. Arthur Chester Ogborn Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Arthur Chester Ogborn Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arthur Chester Ogborn Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Johnson City, TN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arthur Chester Ogborn Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$80
SYMBICORT $48 |
FASENRA $32 |
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$71
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $42 |
STIOLTO RESPIMAT $29 |
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$30
(8874) InCourage $30 |
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$22
KALYDECO $22 |
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$12
The MetaNeb System $12 |
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Dr. Arthur Ogborn's medical specialty is general practice and pediatric pulmonology. Patient ratings for Dr. Ogborn average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Ogborn trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee for residency. He is affiliated with Ballad Health. Dr. Ogborn has an open panel in Johnson City, TN according to Ballad Health.
