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Dr. Joanne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Austin, TX specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Joanne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Texas Children's, Ascension and Texas Children's Pediatrics Edoka Pediatrics.
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. Joanne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP graduated from Meharry Medical College. She completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Certifications: The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Certifications: The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Joanne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joanne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joanne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joanne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$277
EpiPen $277 |
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$242
INVOKANA $117 |
XARELTO $107 |
$19 |
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$201
Victoza $201 |
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$123
EUCRISA $123 |
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$117
TRULICITY $117 |
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$379
BYDUREON $87 |
Karbinal ER $65 |
QUADRACEL $31 |
NON-PRODUCT $28 |
FLUZONE QIV $24 |
Other $144 |
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Dr. Joanne Edoka specializes in general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Edoka include obesity, newborn care, and acne. Dr. Edoka is professionally affiliated with Texas Children's, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, and Dell Seton Medical Center. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee, Dr. Edoka attended medical school at Meharry Medical College. She is rated highly by her patients.
