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Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD is a pediatrician in Lincoln, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.
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. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatrics - Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatrics - Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, AARP, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Magellan Health Services, Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....
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Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lincoln, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Morrissey, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Rachel Morrissey is a physician who specializes in general pediatrics. Before completing her residency at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Morrissey attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Clinical interests for Dr. Morrissey include immunization (preventive vaccines), newborn care, and wellness visit. Patient ratings for Dr. Morrissey average 4.5 stars (out of 5). She seems to be an in-network provider for Magellan Health Services, AARP, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health.
