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Dr. Merle L. Keller III, MD is a pediatrician in Nampa, ID specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Merle L. Keller III, MD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Saint Alphonsus Health System
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. Merle L. Keller III, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed residency at Primary Children's Medical Center. He is certified by the Pediatrics, Board Certified and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency: Primary Children's Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Board Certified
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. Merle L. Keller III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Merle L. Keller III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 138 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Merle L. Keller III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nampa, ID.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Merle L. Keller III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$93
TRUMENBA $40 |
EUCRISA $39 |
PREVNAR - 13 $15 |
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$41
TOUJEO $28 |
SOLIQUA $13 |
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$37
Prolia $37 |
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$28
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $28 |
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$27
VOQUEZNA $27 |
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$160
GARDASIL9 $26 |
Kyleena $20 |
Omnipod $16 |
MYDAYIS $15 |
BREATHTEK $13 |
Other $70 |
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Dr. Merle Keller sees patients in Caldwell, ID and Nampa, ID. His medical specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Keller's areas of expertise include common cold, immunization (preventive vaccines), and influenza (flu). He is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System. He graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. On average, patients gave Dr. Keller a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inNampa, ID as reported by Saint Alphonsus Health System.
