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Dr. Todd W. Aiken, MD is a pediatrician in Greeneville, TN specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Todd W. Aiken, MD is affiliated with Ballad 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. Todd W. Aiken, MD graduated from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine. He completed residency at Johnson City Medical Center - Ballad Health, Pediatrics. He is certified by the American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine
Residency: Johnson City Medical Center - Ballad Health, Pediatrics
Board Certification: American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Licensed In: Tennessee
Dr. Todd W. Aiken, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Todd W. Aiken, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 163 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Todd W. Aiken, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greeneville, TN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Todd W. Aiken, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$442
QELBREE $442 |
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$428
BEXSERO $146 |
FLULAVAL $80 |
PEDIARIX $59 |
ROTARIX $50 |
FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT $48 |
Other $45 |
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$178
AZSTARYS $178 |
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$164
JORNAY PM $149 |
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $15 |
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$97
COMIRNATY $30 |
QUILLIVANT XR $27 |
PAXLOVID $15 |
TRUMENBA $14 |
PREVNAR - 13 $10 |
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$316
VYVANSE $98 |
VAXELIS $48 |
Sofia $32 |
MYDAYIS $32 |
Nayzilam $25 |
Other $80 |
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Dr. Todd Aiken sees patients in Greeneville, TN. His medical specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Aiken is affiliated with Ballad Health. He attended East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).
