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Dr. Pamela Harrington, MD is a pediatrician in Doylestown, PA specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Pamela Harrington, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and CHOP Primary Care, Central Bucks.
708 N Shady Retreat Road #3
Doylestown, PA 18901
318-b N Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
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. Pamela Harrington, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. She completed residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She is certified by the Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Pamela Harrington, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Pamela Harrington, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Pamela Harrington, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Doylestown, PA.
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Dr. Pamela Harrington is a specialist in general practice and general pediatrics in Doylestown, PA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Harrington include newborn care, asthma, and allergies. She is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Harrington studied medicine at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Harrington's residency was performed at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).
