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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 completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Oregon.
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
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: Health Net-Tricare, Molina Medicaid, United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan, Cigna PPO, Regence BlueCross BlueShield Of Oregon TRIWEST, United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare, Managed Health Network, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, Health Share Of Oregon Medicaid, Moda, First Choice and Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO.
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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 is a Medford, OR physician who specializes in general practice and general pediatrics. Patient ratings for Dr. Oddo average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Oddo's areas of expertise include tonsilitis, sinusitis (sinus inflammation), and diarrhea. He appears to be in-network for Regence, Blue California, Aetna, and more. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Medford, OR.
