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Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD is a pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric infectious disease. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Tower Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital.
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
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. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Infectious Diseases and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Independence Blue Cross, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans), Motor Vehicle Insurance, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only), Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.
According to our sources, Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.38 out of 5 stars based on 32 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mayssa M. Abuali, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Mayssa Abuali practices pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric infectious disease, and general pediatrics. Dr. Abuali's clinical interests encompass obesity and asthma. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. She usually honors Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Abuali graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is affiliated with St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Tower Health, and Jefferson Health. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Philadelphia, PA.
