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Dr. Brett Jackson Murray, MD is a pediatrician in Jacksonville, FL specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Brett Jackson Murray, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, UF Health and Wolfson 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.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Dr. Brett Jackson Murray, MD graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
Licensed In: Florida
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Dr. Brett Jackson Murray, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana EPO, Aetna National Advantage Program, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Humana HMO, First Health PPO, AvMed, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, AvMed HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, United POS, Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare, United Community Health Plan (select offices), Staywell Healthy Kids *(Select Offices Only), Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, Aetna Whole Health, Florida Blue - BH Employees, Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue), Plans Not Accepted, Centivo - Select and Non-Select, Oscar Health, Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices, United HMO, Commercial, Choice Care PPO, Prime Comp Network WC (select offices), United PPO, Florida Blue - MyBlue, Other, Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS), United Healthy Kids (select offices), Aetna Signature Administrator, Florida Blue - PPO (PPC), United Open Access, Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS and UMR Baptist Health Employees.
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Dr. Brett Jackson Murray, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brett Jackson Murray, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.
Dr. Brett Murray's area of specialization is general pediatrics. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center, Dr. Murray attended the University of Central Florida College of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Murray's areas of expertise include newborn care, depression, and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Patient ratings for Dr. Murray average 5.0 stars (out of 5). AvMed, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Murray accepts. Dr. Murray is conversant in Norwegian. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UF Health, Baptist Health, and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
