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Dr. Gordon Chih-Jen Cheng, MD is a pediatrician in San Diego, CA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Gordon Chih-Jen Cheng, MD is affiliated with Sharp Rees-Stealy, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns and Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego.
12036 Scripps Highlands Drive Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92131
2929 Health Center Drive Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92123
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. Gordon Chih-Jen Cheng, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatrics Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Gordon Chih-Jen Cheng, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Gordon Chih-Jen Cheng, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gordon Chih-Jen Cheng, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
The first time I met Dr. Cheng, I had given birth to my first son. He was filling in for the pediatrician who I am sure is wonderful. But, Dr. Cheng won me over when I was day 1 at home with my newborn and I worried about everything. It is as if I forgot everything we had heard and prepared for. So, I called him and told him that I was worried about how my new baby should sleep (is it ok if he has a hat on? what should the temperature be?Am I doing this right? I missed his call because I was either asleep or preoccupied with the baby. He returned my call numerous times and when he could not reach me he left me a long voicemail about what sleeping conditions I could be worrying about. That's a good person and an even better doctor. We asked him to be our pediatrician and will see him shortly for the baby boys 12 month check in. In short, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gordon Chih-Jen Cheng, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Gordon Cheng practices general pediatrics. He speaks Mandarin. He has a special interest in preventive care, asthma, and eczema. Dr. Cheng's hospital/clinic affiliations include Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. After attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He has an open panel in San Diego, CA according to Sharp HealthCare.
