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Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD is a pediatrician in Medford, OR specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD is affiliated with Providence Pediatrics - Medford.
840 Royal Avenue Suite 110
Medford, OR 97504
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.
He has a state license in Oregon.
Licensed In: Oregon
Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Molina Medicaid, Molina Medicare Advantage, First Choice, United Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield Of Oregon TRIWEST, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Health Net-Tricare, Providence Health Plan Medicaid, United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Marquis Advantage Medicare Advantage-HMO, Managed Health Network, Cigna PPO, Providence Health Plan, Health Share Of Oregon Medicaid, Care Oregon Medicare Advantage Medicaid, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, Care Oregon Medicare Advantage, Managed Health Network Medicare Advantage, Intercommunity Health Plans Medicaid, Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Regence BlueCross BlueShield Of Oregon Medicare Advantage PPO, Samaritan Health Plans Medicare Advantage-HMO, Moda, United Behavioral Health and Pacific Medical Center TRICARE.
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Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 25 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Curtis T. Oddo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Medford, OR.
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Dr. Curtis Oddo's areas of specialization are general practice and general pediatrics; he sees patients in Medford, OR. Clinical interests for Dr. Oddo include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), diarrhea, and tonsilitis. Dr. Oddo is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Medford, OR.
