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Dr. J. Howard Smart, 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. J. Howard Smart, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
10243 Genetic Center Drive Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92121
16899 W. Bernardo Drive Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92127
16950 Viaduct Tazon
San Diego, CA 92127
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. J. Howard Smart, 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 and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. J. Howard Smart, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. J. Howard Smart, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. J. Howard Smart, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
We absolutely love Dr. Smart! He listens to our concerns and never really overreacts to things that may come up. One of my children had a heart palpitation and he did everything he could to help us through the processes of getting things checked.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. J. Howard Smart, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Joseph Smart specializes in general pediatrics and practices in San Diego, CA. In addition to English, he speaks German. His areas of expertise consist of down syndrome, enuresis (bed wetting), and asthma. Dr. Smart is affiliated with Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Sharp HealthCare. After attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, Dr. Smart completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Diego, CA.
