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Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, MD is a pediatrician in Jacksonville, FL specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, Wolfson Children's Hospital and Baptist Primary Care.
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.
Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, 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, Staywell Healthy Kids *(Select Offices Only), United Community Health Plan (select offices), 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.
According to our sources, Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dana Rachael Eyerly, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.
Dr. Dana Eyerly sees patients in Jacksonville, FL, Ponte Vedra, FL, and Jacksonville Beach, FL. Her medical specialty is general pediatrics. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Eyerly include asthma, mental health issues, and constipation. Dr. Eyerly's hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Health and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Dr. Eyerly takes AvMed, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama.
