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Dr. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD is a pediatric allergist in Hazelwood, MO specializing in pediatric allergy, adult allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).
1 Village Square Shop Center
Hazelwood, MO 63042
10 Barnes West Drive Barnes - Jewish West County Hospital - Medical Office Building 2
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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10 Barnes West Drive Div Im Allergy and Immunology, Suite 200
Saint Louis, MO 63141
10 Barnes West Drive Suite 200
Saint Louis, MO 63141
1110 Highlands Plaza Drive E Suite 300
Saint Louis, MO 63110
5201 Mid America Plaza Suite 2300
Saint Louis, MO 63129
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. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics/Pediatrics and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics/Pediatrics
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Cigna, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Omar H. Elsayed-Ali, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hazelwood, MO.
Dr. Omar Elsayed-Ali practices pediatric allergy, adult allergy & immunology, and general pediatrics. Dr. Elsayed-Ali's clinical interests include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), drug allergy, and animal allergies. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He accepts Aetna EPO, Blue California, Coventry, and more. After attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Elsayed-Ali completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. He is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. According to BJC HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact his office in St. Louis, MO.
