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Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Spokane, WA specializing in pediatric pulmonology. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest.
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. Alma I. Chavez, MD graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2004)
Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (2007)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Regence Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO, Pacific Medical Center TRICARE and Interwest Health PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 76 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$463
DUPIXENT $463 |
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$318
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$210
NUCALA $210 |
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$204
KALYDECO $66 |
ORKAMBI $15 |
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$200
TEZSPIRE $163 |
FASENRA $37 |
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$1,674
DUPIXENT $256 |
Creon $239 |
The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $161 |
LUCENTIS $125 |
Pertzye $100 |
Other $793 |
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Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $303,553.
Dr. Alma Chavez is a pediatric pulmonology specialist. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Chavez completed a residency program at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Dr. Chavez's clinical interests include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis (CF), and chronic lung disease. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chavez accepts Blue California, HealthSmart, Coventry, and more. She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Chavez is professionally affiliated with Providence. Her practice in Spokane, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
