Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC), OSU GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC and Ohio State University WMC.
1800 Zollinger Road 5th Floor East
Columbus, OH 43221
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD treated were hypertension.
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Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (2020)
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 73 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Zachary M. Bittinger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Zachary Bittinger is a physician who specializes in family medicine. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include primary care, hospice (end-of-life care), and hypertension (high blood pressure). Dr. Bittinger is affiliated with Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
