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Dr. Thair M. Abed, MD is a pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Baghdad, Baghdad College of Medicine. Dr. Thair M. Abed, MD is affiliated with Temple Health and Temple Pediatrics.
3223 N. Broad Street 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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. Thair M. Abed, MD graduated from University of Baghdad, Baghdad College of Medicine. He completed residency at Cooper University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Baghdad, Baghdad College of Medicine
Residency: Cooper University Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thair M. Abed, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
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NON-PRODUCT $14 |
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Education | $14 |
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Dr. Thair Abed's area of specialization is general pediatrics. His areas of expertise include the following: kawasaki disease, asthma, and medical education. He is professionally affiliated with Temple Health. Dr. Abed is a graduate of the University of Baghdad, Baghdad College of Medicine and a graduate of Cooper University Hospital's residency program.