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Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in San Diego, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
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. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.
According to our sources, Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 48 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Teresa O'Dea, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$212
QNASL $212 |
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$70
SYNAGIS $70 |
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$15
DOC BAND $15 |
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Evekeo $12 |
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Dr. Teresa O'Dea's medical specialty is general pediatrics. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. O'Dea's clinical interests include growth problems, asthma, and preventive care. She is professionally affiliated with Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Sharp HealthCare. Dr. O'Dea appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Sharp HealthCare, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in San Diego, CA. She studied medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) for residency.
