Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in pediatric pulmonology and pediatric sleep medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Baylor College of Medicine, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, TEXAS MEDICAL AND SLEEP SPECIALISTS, PLLC and Methodist Children's Hospital.
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333 N. Santa Rosa Street 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78207
4114 Pond Hill Road Suite 101
San Antonio North, TX 78231
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.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD for Medicare patients.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD treated were hypertension.
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Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.43 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$64,945
NUCALA $41,353 |
ARNUITY ELLIPTA $7,194 |
ADVAIR $17 |
ARNUITY $16 |
VERAMYST $12 |
Other $16,354 |
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$5,415
OFEV $5,400 |
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $15 |
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$2,912
Aerospan $2,889 |
Dymista $23 |
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$1,360
Niox Mino Device $1,360 |
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$1,043
DUPIXENT $1,043 |
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$5,013
Wakix $765 |
SYMBICORT $419 |
Xyrem $317 |
FASENRA $305 |
SPINRAZA $298 |
Other $2,909 |
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Dr. Kelly Jon Smith, BA, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $78,952.
Dr. Kelly Smith is a pediatric pulmonology and pediatric sleep medicine specialist in San Antonio, TX and San Antonio North, TX. His areas of expertise include allergic reaction, cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma. The average patient rating for Dr. Smith is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky for his residency. He is affiliated with Methodist Physicians, CHRISTUS Health, and Baptist Health System.
