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Dr. David G. Babbel, DO is a pediatrician in Caldwell, ID specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. David G. Babbel, DO is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.
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. David G. Babbel, DO graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. David G. Babbel, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. David G. Babbel, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 79 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David G. Babbel, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Caldwell, ID.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David G. Babbel, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$63
EUCRISA $39 |
TRUMENBA $24 |
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$36
VYVANSE $20 |
MYDAYIS $15 |
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$18
Humira $18 |
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$13
BREATHTEK $13 |
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$13
ADACEL $13 |
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$45
GARDASIL9 $12 |
EpiPen $11 |
SYMBICORT $11 |
Belviq $10 |
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Dr. David Babbel's area of specialization is general pediatrics. He is rated highly by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Babbel include common cold, immunization (preventive vaccines), and influenza (flu). Dr. Babbel is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System. Dr. Babbel's practice in Nampa, ID is open to new patients as reported by Saint Alphonsus Health System. He is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed his residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
