Dr. Jing Chen, MD is a pediatrician in Diamond Bar, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Jing Chen, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico) and PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
1514 Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
15855 Pomona Rincon Road
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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. Jing Chen, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Jing Chen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, HealthSmart, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, First Health PPO and Insurance Plan.
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Dr. Jing Chen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 245 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jing Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Diamond Bar, CA.
Dr. Jing Chen works as a general pediatrics. The average patient rating for Dr. Chen is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise consist of obesity, immunization (preventive vaccines), and asthma. Dr. Chen accepts Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. She attended Creighton University School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. In addition to English, she speaks Mandarin. Dr. Chen is professionally affiliated with St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). Her practice in Chino Hills, CA is open to new patients as reported by St. Joseph Health.