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Dr. Ghazal Rashidi, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Houston, TX specializing in family medicine. Dr. Ghazal Rashidi, DO is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.
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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 Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, Texas. She has a state license in Texas.
Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, Texas
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Ghazal Rashidi, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ghazal Rashidi, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Aetna Student Health, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, Aetna Transplant, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC and Aetna Premier Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Ghazal Rashidi, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Ghazal Rashidi, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 58 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ghazal Rashidi, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.
I have been struggling to find a high-quality PCP in Houston after I moved here and after 3 years, I finally found Dr. Rashidi. She genuinely listened to my concerns, provided clear and detailed explanations, and showed genuine compassion throughout my visit. She was attentive, thorough, and even gave me a great referral. She also directly called me to discuss my test results, which I greatly appreciated. I also thought that the staff at the clinic were very attentive and kind. I highly recommend going to her!
Dr. Ghazal Rashidi is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX. She speaks Persian. Clinical interests for Dr. Rashidi include diabetes, minor procedures, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Rashidi is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She most likely takes Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Rashidi's practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
