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Dr. Caleb John Cook, MD is a hospitalist in Dallas, TX specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Caleb John Cook, MD is affiliated with Children's Health, University Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Tech Physicians and Covenant Children's.
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1935 Medical District Drive Children's Medical Center Dallas - Building C, Suite C6403
Dallas, TX 75235
3601 4th Street Department of Pediatrics
Lubbock, TX 79430
4015 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410
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. Caleb John Cook, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2014. He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2014)
Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2017)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
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Dr. Caleb Cook is a physician who specializes in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Cook include bronchitis, asthma, and medical education. Dr. Cook is professionally affiliated with Children's Health, Texas Tech Physicians, and UT Southwestern Medical Center. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He trained at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for residency. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Golden Orchidometer Award; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock; and Teaching Honor Roll.
