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Dr. Vaun J. Archibald, DO is an adolescent medicine doctor in Boise, ID specializing in adolescent medicine and general pediatrics. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Vaun J. Archibald, DO is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.
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. Vaun J. Archibald, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Blank Children's Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatrics, Board Certified and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Blank Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Board Certified
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. Vaun J. Archibald, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Vaun J. Archibald, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 198 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vaun J. Archibald, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vaun J. Archibald, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$95
TRUMENBA $79 |
COMIRNATY $16 |
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$89
SYNAGIS $74 |
$15 |
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$40
VAXELIS $22 |
BEYFORTUS $18 |
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$30
MYDAYIS $19 |
VYVANSE $12 |
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$30
SDG-IDD-Allergy $30 |
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$63
illumigene Pertussis $25 |
Menveo $13 |
SYMBICORT $13 |
GARDASIL9 $12 |
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Dr. Vaun Archibald sees patients in Boise, ID. His medical specialties are adolescent medicine and general pediatrics. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: immunization (preventive vaccines), common cold, and influenza (flu). Dr. Archibald is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and then he performed his residency at Blank Children's Hospital.
