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Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO is a pediatrician in Yorba Linda, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation, St. Jude Heritage Yorba Linda - Pediatrics and St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.
4300 Rose Drive Suite D
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Association, Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association, Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Cigna HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Cigna PPO, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio, Coventry/First Health PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Blue Shield of CA PPO, Health Net - TriCare, Choice /Humana PPO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Multiplan PPO, Aetna HMO, United HealthCare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of California, US Family Health Plan, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, TRICARE, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 73 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Yorba Linda, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jacqueline Sun, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$116
Kristalose $116 |
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$44
PEDIARIX $25 |
AREXVY $19 |
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$38
DOC BAND $38 |
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COMIRNATY $29 |
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Dr. Jacqueline Sun is a physician who specializes in general pediatrics. She graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Her clinical interests include obesity, depression, and urinary tract infection (UTI). Dr. Sun's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Dr. Sun is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Her practice in Yorba Linda, CA is open to new patients as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.
