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Dr. Rochelle C. Teachey, MD is a pediatrician in Broomall, PA specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Rochelle C. Teachey, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Main Line Health and CHOP Primary Care, Broomall.
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. Rochelle C. Teachey, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She completed residency at Children's National Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Residency: Children's National Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Rochelle C. Teachey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rochelle C. Teachey, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rochelle C. Teachey, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Broomall, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rochelle C. Teachey, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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QUILLIVANT XR $84 |
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Aerospan $33 |
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GARDASIL9 $19 |
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Dr. Rochelle Teachey specializes in general practice and general pediatrics and practices in Broomall, PA, Media, PA, and Drexel Hill, PA. Dr. Teachey attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences for medical school and subsequently trained at Children's National Medical Center for residency. Her areas of clinical interest consist of newborn care and asthma. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Main Line Health and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
