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Dr. Michelle Jao, MD is a pediatrician in WHEATON, IL specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Michelle Jao, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group.
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. Michelle Jao, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School in 1996. She completed residency at Loyola University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School (1996)
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center (1999)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Michelle Jao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michelle Jao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michelle Jao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in WHEATON, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle Jao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$221
FARXIGA $119 |
SYMBICORT $102 |
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$56
VYVANSE $56 |
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$38
Auvi-Q $27 |
TOUJEO $11 |
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$37
QNASL $20 |
QVAR $17 |
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$33
LOVAZA $20 |
ANORO $13 |
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$172
STENDRA $31 |
XOLAIR $27 |
QUILLIVANT XR $23 |
SDG-IDD-Allergy $23 |
VIIBRYD $15 |
Other $52 |
| $556 |
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Michelle Jao, MD.
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2016 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2014 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
| CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P. | 2015 | $15.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | Limited Partnership Interest |
Dr. Michelle Jao's specialties are general practice and general pediatrics. She practices in Winfield, IL and Wheaton, IL. Dr. Jao's professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group. Her education and training includes medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Jao's office in Wheaton, IL.
