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Dr. Samantha Pettigrew, MD is a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Samantha Pettigrew, MD is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.
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. Samantha Pettigrew, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. She completed residency at Temple University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Residency: Temple University Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Samantha Pettigrew, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Samantha Pettigrew, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samantha Pettigrew, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samantha Pettigrew, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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SINGLE USE SUCTION VALVE (Sterile) $260 |
Olympus $78 |
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Esbriet $100 |
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OFEV $24 |
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $20 |
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GIAPREZA $19 |
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GLASSIA $17 |
Yupelri $15 |
Arikayce $15 |
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Dr. Samantha Pettigrew's specialties are pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine). She practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Pettigrew is rated highly by her patients. Her clinical interests include pulmonary embolism, asthma, and sepsis (blood poisoning). She is professionally affiliated with Temple Health. Her practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Yext. After completing medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Dr. Pettigrew performed her residency at Temple University Hospital. She has received professional recognition including the following: Department of Medicine Research Grant: Social Media in Medical Education: First place.
