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Dr. Jared Thompson, DO is a pediatrician in Caldwell, ID specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jared Thompson, DO is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and Saint Alphonsus Health System.
315 E Elm Street Suite 100
Caldwell, ID 83605
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. Jared Thompson, DO graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners. He is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Idaho
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jared Thompson, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$19
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $19 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
$15
MYDAYIS $15 |
UCB, Inc. |
$11
Vimpat $11 |
Food and Beverage | $46 |
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Dr. Jared Thompson is a Caldwell, ID physician who specializes in general pediatrics. These areas are among Dr. Thompson's clinical interests: common cold, immunization (preventive vaccines), and influenza (flu). He is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He studied medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He trained at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners for his residency.