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Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in San Carlos, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health and Sutter Health.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....
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Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 32 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Carlos, CA.
Dr. Bryant Priromprintr, who practices in Los Angeles, CA, Fremont, CA, and San Carlos, CA, is a medical specialist in pediatric cardiology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Priromprintr include holter monitoring, cardiac risk reduction, and dilated cardiomyopathy. He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Priromprintr graduated from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Priromprintr completed a residency program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. In addition to English, Dr. Priromprintr speaks Thai. His professional affiliations include El Camino Health and Sutter Health. According to El Camino Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Fremont, CA.
