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Dr. Eleni I. Capetanakis, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Chula Vista, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Eleni I. Capetanakis, MD, FAAP is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Children's Primary Care Medical Group, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Sharp HealthCare, CPMG/RCHN/RCSSD and Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego.
865 Third Avenue Suite 101
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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. Eleni I. Capetanakis, MD, FAAP graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Eleni Capetanakis' area of specialization is general pediatrics. Dr. Capetanakis's areas of expertise include growth problems, preventive care, and asthma. She is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, UC San Diego Health, and Children's Primary Care Medical Group. According to UC San Diego Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Chula Vista, CA. Before completing her residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital, Omaha, Dr. Capetanakis attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Capetanakis (or staff) speaks Spanish and Greek.
