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Dr. Ashley Mariel Kazatsky, DO is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ashley Mariel Kazatsky, DO is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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. Ashley Mariel Kazatsky, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Pediatrics - St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Resident). She is certified by the Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Pediatrics - St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Resident)
Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Ashley Mariel Kazatsky, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 124 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ashley Mariel Kazatsky, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Ashley Kazatsky's specialty is pediatric allergy & immunology. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among her clinical interests: hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma. Dr. Kazatsky is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kazatsky has received professional recognition including the following: Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Allergy & Immunology. She is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
