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Dr. Kathryn M. Ruda Wessell, DO is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Kathryn M. Ruda Wessell, DO is affiliated with University Hospitals and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC.
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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. Kathryn M. Ruda Wessell, DO graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at UH Case Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatrics - American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)
Residency: UH Case Medical Center (2013)
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Ohio
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kathryn M. Ruda Wessell, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,376
DUPIXENT $1,376 |
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$948
FASENRA $272 |
TEZSPIRE $169 |
SYMBICORT $113 |
$394 |
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$161
XOLAIR $161 |
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$147
Orladeyo $147 |
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$146
PROAIR $24 |
AirDuo Digihaler $17 |
$106 |
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$805
NUCALA $121 |
AYVAKIT $112 |
GRASTEK $94 |
XOLAIR $76 |
EpiPen $55 |
Other $346 |
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Dr. Kathryn Ruda Wessell is a physician who specializes in pediatric allergy & immunology. Dr. Ruda Wessell is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Ruda Wessell trained at UH Case Medical Center. Her clinical interests include anaphylaxis, eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), and drug allergy. She is professionally affiliated with the University Hospitals.
