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Dr. Kathleen Utech, MD is a pediatrician in Garfield Heights, OH specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Albany Medical College in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Kathleen Utech, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals.
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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.
Dr. Kathleen Utech, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1996. She completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. She is certified by the Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Albany Medical College (1996)
Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland (1999)
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Kathleen Utech, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kathleen Utech, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.29 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kathleen Utech, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Garfield Heights, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kathleen Utech, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$174
VYVANSE $141 |
MYDAYIS $33 |
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$130
EUCRISA $91 |
ABRYSVO $15 |
COMIRNATY $14 |
TRUMENBA $10 |
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$114
DOC BAND $114 |
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$104
QUADRACEL $35 |
PENTACEL $23 |
MENACTRA $17 |
ADACEL $15 |
SKLICE $15 |
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$104
GARDASIL9 $72 |
VAQTA $32 |
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$349
Auvi-Q $84 |
SYNAGIS $72 |
INTUNIV $32 |
COTEMPLA XR-ODT $27 |
EPIDUO $23 |
Other $112 |
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Dr. Kathleen Utech's specialty is general pediatrics. Her education and training includes medical school at Albany Medical College and residency at the University Hospitals, Cleveland. Dr. Utech's areas of expertise include newborn care, asthma, and breastfeeding issues. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She is affiliated with the University Hospitals.
