Dr. Ashley M. Loboda, MD is a pediatrician in Bridgeville, PA specializing in general pediatrics. Dr. Ashley M. Loboda, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN).
1370 Washington Pike Suite 107
Bridgeville, PA 15017
1580 Mclaughlin Run Road Suite 208, Pine Bridge Commons (primary)
Upper Saint Clair, PA 15241
3001 Waterdam Plaza Drive Suite 220
McMurray, PA 15317
4401 Penn Avenue Administrative Office Building, Suite 5400
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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.
She completed residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Residency: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Ashley M. Loboda, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ashley M. Loboda, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 41 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ashley M. Loboda, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bridgeville, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashley M. Loboda, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$121
NUCALA $121 |
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Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$19
Evekeo $19 |
Shire North American Group Inc |
$19
MYDAYIS $19 |
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$12
GARDASIL9 $12 |
Cranial Technologies, Inc |
$12
DOC BAND $12 |
Other |
$11
Adzenys XR-ODT $11 |
Food and Beverage | $195 |
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Dr. Ashley Loboda is a specialist in general pediatrics. Dr. Loboda's clinical interests include conjunctivitis (pink eye), measles, and enuresis (bed wetting). She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. For her residency, Dr. Loboda trained at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Loboda is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN).