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Dr. Lisa Ann Eichberger, MD is a pediatrician in San Diego, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Lisa Ann Eichberger, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
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. Lisa Ann Eichberger, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Lisa Ann Eichberger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lisa Ann Eichberger, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.
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Dr. Lisa Ann Eichberger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 89 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lisa Ann Eichberger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Lisa Eichberger is a general pediatrics specialist in Santee, CA and San Diego, CA. After attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Dr. Eichberger's areas of clinical interest consist of preventive care, asthma, and eczema. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Eichberger appears to be in-network for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. Her professional affiliations include Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Sharp HealthCare.
