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Dr. Melanie Ruffner, PhD, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Melanie Ruffner, PhD, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
3500 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3550 Market Street, Floor 3 Chop- Division of Allergy and Immunology
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. Melanie Ruffner, PhD, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is certified by the Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melanie Ruffner, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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SYMBICORT $131 |
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Dymista $120 |
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BioTherapeutics - HYQVIA $16 |
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Dr. Melanie Ruffner is a physician who specializes in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Clinical interests for Dr. Ruffner include anaphylaxis, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and asthma. Dr. Ruffner has received distinctions including US Immunodeficiency Network Travel Grant; Pennsylvania Allergy Educational Research Fund Travel Scholarship; and 4th CURED Research and Patient Education Conference Travel Award. She is professionally affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
