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Dr. Aaron S. Chidekel, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Wilmington, DE specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Aaron S. Chidekel, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours Children's Health, THE NEMOURS FOUNDATION and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disorder that causes emotional instability. Once triggered, people with BPD experience more intense feelings that influence how they treat others and themselves. Essentially, people with BPD "hear" amplified emotions at a higher volume and for longer periods of time than those without BPD. Some who have BPD describe "being on the border," often feeling insecure and split between both negative and positive feelings. Mood swings, impulsivity, and insecurity are all hallmark symptoms of borderline personality disorder. No single cause of BPD is known, but it may arise from factors such as:
As BPD is rooted in an unstable sense of self and intense personal emotions, symptoms of BPD may vary between patients. Common symptoms of BPD include:
Borderline personality disorder is diagnosed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, clinical social worker, or other mental health professional. The disorder is a type of "Cluster B" personality disorder, which are chronic conditions characterized by unstable and dysfunctional behaviors that affect one's relationships with others. People with BPD often have co-existing mental conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or substance abuse.
Borderline personality disorder is known to develop and become present during adolescence, however, mental health providers rarely diagnose anyone under the age of 18 with BPD. Mental health providers analyze behaviors, family history, and discuss symptoms with their patients, which may lead to a diagnosis using the DSM-5 criteria for BPD.
Borderline personality disorder is treated with psychotherapy and oral medications. Forms of therapy like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with BPD identify self-destructive attitudes and harmful behaviors, which they may then be able to manage or change. Group therapy is another treatment option which may improve people with BPD's ability to share their emotions and to promote positivity. Psychiatrists may prescribe patients antidepressants and/or anxiety medications such as Prozac (fluoxetine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), and Zoloft (sertraline). Some patients may receive antipsychotic drugs which can help stabilize mood and reduce impulsivity.
With consistent treatment, people with BPD are able to recognize and prevent destructive behaviors and mood swings, typically by changing their patterns of thought. Many people with borderline personality disorder are able to live successful and healthy lives.
Dr. Aaron S. Chidekel, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Delaware.
Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1993)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Sleep Medicine
Licensed In: Delaware
Dr. Aaron S. Chidekel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Aaron S. Chidekel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), AmeriHealth, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, Three Rivers Provider Network, Keystone Health Plan East, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Global Medical Mangment NJ, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Interlink Transplant, Lifetrac Transplant, Personal Choice 65, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, Six Degrees Health Transplant, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Star Healthcare Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Medicare FFS, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO NJ, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Insurance Administrators of America, Personal Choice, UPMC, Aetna PPO/EPO/POS, Delaware Medicare, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Six Degrees Health-Tribado, Keystone First CHIP, Priority Partners John Hopkins, Keystone First VIP, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aaron S. Chidekel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$480
Cayston $63 |
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$168
SYNAGIS $39 |
FASENRA $14 |
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$132
TRIKAFTA $118 |
ORKAMBI $14 |
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$442
TOBI PODHALER $125 |
Creon $48 |
ZENPEP $39 |
NUCALA $39 |
The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $31 |
Other $161 |
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Dr. Aaron S. Chidekel, MD has received 71 research payments totaling $938,104.
Dr. Aaron Chidekel is a specialist in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Chidekel include borderline personality disorder (BPD), bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cystic fibrosis (CF). He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan. Before performing his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Dr. Chidekel attended Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Chidekel's distinctions include: Delaware Today Magazine; Top Doctors; and Best Doctors in America. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Nemours Children's Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. His practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health.
