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Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Saint Charles, MO specializing in pediatric pulmonology, neonatology and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Progress West Hospital, BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine.
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.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2005. She completed residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (2005)
Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare) and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).
According to our sources, Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Charles, MO.
You will never find any better than Dr. Miele. She is a gold mine. She treats my sons like they are her own and when I have a concern, she takes it seriously and doesn’t brush them off. My son was gravely ill last year after being seen in the urgent care and ER and still being sent away. Then we saw her and she listened to what I was saying and long story short we spent a long 3 weeks in the hospital with my 12 month old. I love how laid back she is and how she isn’t quick to intervene when your child is sick but she watches carefully and stays prepared. We love Dr. Miele!
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jenny L. Miele, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Jenny Miele's areas of specialization are pediatric pulmonology, neonatology, and general pediatrics. Patients rated Dr. Miele highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Miele include primary care and asthma. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Progress West Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and WashU Medicine. Dr. Miele appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Her practice in Saint Charles, MO is open to new patients as reported by BJC HealthCare. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
