Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD is a pediatrician in Medford, OR specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD is affiliated with Providence Pediatrics - Medford.
840 Royal Avenue Suite 110
Medford, OR 97504
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.
He has a state license in Oregon.
Licensed In: Oregon
Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Cigna HMO, Medicare - Part B, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna PPO, First Choice Health Network, Health Net Medicare Advantage, Moda - Beacon, Care Oregon Advantage Plus, Medicaid, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Champ VA, First Choice PPO, First Health Network, Medicare, Providence Preferred, UnitedHealthcare - AARP HMO, Atrio Med Advantage Plan, UHC West - Signature Value HMO, TRICARE HealthNet Federal Services, PacificSource Health Plans, Pacific Source MedAdvantage, Providence Health Plan – Connect, Medicare - Part A+B, Tricare West (HealthNet), BCBS Federal FEP, Moda Health Med Advantage, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, UHC West - Signature Options PPO, Providence Health Plan - Commercial, Cigna - Great West, AllCare Advantage, United Healthcare Commercial PPO, Premera PPO, Jackson Care Connect - Medicaid, TriCare for Life, Cigna Commercial, Health Net - TriCare, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Moda - Connexus, Blue Preferred PPO networks, Health Net of Oregon, Aetna Commercial, Regence BCBS Medicare Advantage PPO, Regence Commercial and Providence Health Plan.
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Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Medford, OR.
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Dr. Curtis Oddo's areas of specialization are general practice and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Oddo include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), diarrhea, and tonsilitis. Dr. Oddo is rated highly by his patients. His practice in Medford, OR is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.