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Dr. David Babbel, DO is a pediatrician in Caldwell, ID specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. David Babbel, DO is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.
315 E Elm Street Suite 100
Caldwell, ID 83605
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. David Babbel, DO graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is certified by the Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. David Babbel, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. David Babbel, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 65 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Babbel, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Caldwell, ID.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Babbel, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$63
EUCRISA $39 |
TRUMENBA $24 |
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$36
VYVANSE $20 |
MYDAYIS $15 |
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$18
Humira $18 |
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$13
BREATHTEK $13 |
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$13
ADACEL $13 |
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$45
GARDASIL9 $12 |
EpiPen $11 |
SYMBICORT $11 |
Belviq $10 |
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Dr. David Babbel's area of specialization is general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Babbel include common cold, immunization (preventive vaccines), and influenza (flu). He is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System. He attended Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific for medical school and subsequently trained at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for residency. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His practice in Caldwell, ID is open to new patients as reported by Saint Alphonsus Health System.
