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Dr. Kathryn McElroy Wheeler, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Sunnyvale, CA specializing in adolescent medicine, internal medicine (adult medicine), general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kathryn McElroy Wheeler, MD is affiliated with Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, El Camino Health and Sutter Health.
301 Old San Francisco Road Level 2
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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 McElroy Wheeler, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed residency at Seattle Children's Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Seattle Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Kathryn McElroy Wheeler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kathryn McElroy Wheeler, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted Sutter Health Plus Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Open Access Elect Choice EPO: Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN): Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access:..., Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only.
According to our sources, Dr. Kathryn McElroy Wheeler, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Kathryn McElroy Wheeler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kathryn McElroy Wheeler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sunnyvale, CA.
Dr. Kathryn Wheeler is an adolescent medicine and general pediatrics specialist in Sunnyvale, CA. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a graduate of Seattle Children's Hospital's residency program. Dr. Wheeler's areas of expertise consist of immunization (preventive vaccines), asthma, and parenting issues. She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Wheeler is professionally affiliated with El Camino Health and Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group. According to El Camino Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Sunnyvale, CA.
