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Dr. Nicole Chantal De Paz, MD, MPH is a pediatrician in Braintree, MA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nicole Chantal De Paz, MD, MPH is affiliated with Atrius Health and Atrius Health Braintree.
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. Nicole Chantal De Paz, MD, MPH graduated from Harvard Medical School. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Nicole de Paz is a pediatrician dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of children. With a background in both medicine and public health from Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, she offers expert care in supporting healthy lifestyles, managing chronic conditions, and helping families navigate parenting. Dr. de Paz completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors. Dr. de Paz is fluent in Spanish.
