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Dr. Sarah H. Nguyen, MD, MPH is a pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Sarah H. Nguyen, MD, MPH is affiliated with Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Sutter Health.
795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 1
Palo Alto, CA 94301
1700 S Broad Street Suite 301
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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. Sarah H. Nguyen, MD, MPH graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is certified by the Pediatrics - Board Certified and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Board Certification: Pediatrics - Board Certified
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Sarah H. Nguyen, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sarah H. Nguyen, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted Sutter Health Plus Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Open Access Elect Choice EPO: Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN): Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access:..., Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only.
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Dr. Sarah Nguyen sees patients in Philadelphia, PA. Her medical specialties are general practice and general pediatrics. Dr. Nguyen has obtained a license to practice in California.
