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Dr. Jennifer Kodela, DO is a pulmonologist in WORCESTER, MA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer Kodela, DO is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health, UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC and UMass Memorial Health - Harrington.
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. Jennifer Kodela, DO graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Jennifer Kodela is a physician who specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kodela include emphysema, intensive care, and pleural effusion (water on the lungs). She obtained her medical school training at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine and performed her residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Kodela is currently accepting new patients at her office in Worcester, MA.
