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Dr. Nikkan Das, MD is a cardiologist in Milford, DE specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general pediatrics. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Nikkan Das, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and THE NEMOURS FOUNDATION.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Nikkan Das, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2016. She completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (2016)
Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General
Licensed In: North Carolina
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Dr. Nikkan Das, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Centene, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), AmeriHealth, MultiPlan PPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Celtic Transplant Network for Ambetter, Lifetrac Transplant, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Star Healthcare Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Insurance Administrators of America, Delaware Medicare, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Keystone First CHIP, Six Degrees Health-Tribado, Priority Partners John Hopkins, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO.
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Dr. Nikkan Das' medical specialty is cardiology (heart disease) and general pediatrics. Clinical interests for Dr. Das include atrial septal defect, pulmonary atresia, and tetralogy of fallot. She is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC), Dr. Das attended Weill Cornell Medical College for medical school. She seems to honor Blue California, Fidelis Care, Coventry, and more.
