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Dr. Quinn Andrea Watt, DO is an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, general pediatrics and hand surgery. She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Quinn Andrea Watt, DO is affiliated with Allina Health.
1021 Bandana Boulevard E Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55108
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
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. Quinn Andrea Watt, DO graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. She has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Quinn Watt's specialties are hand surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and general pediatrics. She practices in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Watt's areas of expertise include the following: asthma, preventive care, and nexplanon. She obtained her medical school training at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and performed her residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She is affiliated with Allina Health.
