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Dr. Jennifer Rebecca Heimall, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology, general pediatrics and adult allergy & immunology. She graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Jennifer Rebecca Heimall, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES INC.
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
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. Jennifer Rebecca Heimall, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. She completed residency at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Residency: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: New Jersey
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer Rebecca Heimall, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$18,448
Hizentra $18,430 |
$18 |
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$4,400
RETHYMIC $4,400 |
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$4,315
Gamunex-C $4,237 |
Xembify $78 |
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$2,367
Actimmune $2,367 |
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$172
Actimmune $172 |
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$580
QVAR $107 |
Aerospan $103 |
Actimmune $73 |
OPZELURA $72 |
$225 |
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| $124 |
Dr. Jennifer Rebecca Heimall, MD has received 243 research payments totaling $573,120.
Dr. Jennifer Heimall is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology, adult allergy & immunology, and general pediatrics. Dr. Heimall's areas of expertise include the following: immunodeficiency, asthma, and atopic dermatitis. She attended UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School for residency. She has received the distinction of Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Allergy & Immunology. She is professionally affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
