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Dr. Jason S. Debley, MD, MPH is a pediatric pulmonologist in Seattle, WA specializing in pediatric pulmonology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Jason S. Debley, MD, MPH is affiliated with Seattle Children's and THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRMC AND UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS.
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. Jason S. Debley, MD, MPH graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Pulmonology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1995)
Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Pulmonology
Licensed In: Washington
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Dr. Jason S. Debley, MD, MPH has received 3 research payments totaling $133,350.
Dr. Jason Debley is a pediatric pulmonology specialist in Seattle, WA. In his practice, Dr. Debley focuses on asthma and epidemiology. He is professionally affiliated with Seattle Children's. Dr. Debley studied medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Debley trained at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Debley include: Seattles Top Doctor : Seattle Met Magazine; Elected member: Society for Pediatric Research; and Young Investigator of the Year award.: University of Washington General Clinical Research Center.
