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Dr. Cleavon J. Covington, MS, FAAP, MD is an allergist and immunologist in League City, TX specializing in allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Cleavon J. Covington, MS, FAAP, MD is affiliated with UTMB Health.
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. Cleavon J. Covington, MS, FAAP, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Allergy and Immunology American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2013)
Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (2017)
Board Certification: American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Allergy and Immunology American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Cleavon J. Covington, MS, FAAP, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cleavon J. Covington, MS, FAAP, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$657
NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $400 |
DUPIXENT $140 |
$118 |
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$621
FASENRA $393 |
TEZSPIRE $227 |
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$492
NUCALA $400 |
$92 |
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$244
TAKHZYRO $119 |
HYQVIA $84 |
CUVITRU $19 |
$22 |
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$228
TEZSPIRE $228 |
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$1,009
Odactra $187 |
Xembify $147 |
XOLAIR $140 |
VOXZOGO 1.2mg $125 |
COMIRNATY $32 |
Other $378 |
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Dr. Cleavon Covington works as an allergy & immunology. His clinical interests encompass asthma. Dr. Covington is professionally affiliated with UTMB Health. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He trained at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for his residency. Dr. Covington has received the following distinction: Texas Rising Stars. According to UTMB Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in League City, TX.
