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Dr. Devika Radhika Rao, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in pediatric pulmonology, pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease), general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Devika Radhika Rao, MD is affiliated with Children's Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health Specialty Center Dallas Campus.
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2350 N Stemmons Freeway Suite F5500
Dallas, TX 75207
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
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. Devika Radhika Rao, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at Grady Memorial Hospital - GME. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology and has a state license in Georgia.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2006)
Residency: Grady Memorial Hospital - GME (2009)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology
Licensed In: Georgia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Devika Radhika Rao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$294
XOLAIR $253 |
FEVIPIPRANT $26 |
TOBI $15 |
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$258
Creon $240 |
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$141
Cayston $116 |
$25 |
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$125
DUPIXENT $125 |
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$119
FASENRA $107 |
SYMBICORT $12 |
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$517
ZENPEP $65 |
DUPIXENT $64 |
NUCALA $56 |
AirwayClearanceDevice $39 |
BRONCHITOL $35 |
Other $259 |
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Dr. Devika Rao specializes in general practice, pediatric pulmonology, and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Rao include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis (CF). She attended Baylor College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Grady Memorial Hospital for residency. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Rao has received include Travel Award; D Magazine Best Pediatric Specialist; and Leadership Emerging in Academic Departments (LEAD) Program Participant 2021, UT Southwestern. Dr. Rao (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Kannada. Dr. Rao is professionally affiliated with Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Dallas, TX.
