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Dr. Cherie Grace Chu, MD is a pediatrician in La Mesa, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Cherie Grace Chu, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
5525 Grossmont Center Drive Floor 5
La Mesa, CA 91942
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. Cherie Grace Chu, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. She completed residency at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. She is certified by the Pediatrics Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Board Certification: Pediatrics Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Cherie Grace Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Cherie Grace Chu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cherie Grace Chu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Mesa, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cherie Grace Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Cherie Chu's area of specialization is general pediatrics. She speaks Spanish. Her areas of expertise include multiple pregnancy (e.g. twins), asthma, and parenting issues. Dr. Chu is professionally affiliated with Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns and Sharp Memorial Hospital. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Chu's medical residency was performed at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. Patient ratings for Dr. Chu average 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Sharp HealthCare, Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients at her office in La Mesa, CA.
