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Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD is a pediatrician in Modesto, CA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.
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.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at Mount Sinai at Elmhurst Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Oklahoma.
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Residency: Mount Sinai at Elmhurst Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Oklahoma
Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Humana, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, AARP, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Magellan Health Services, Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net..., Accepted Valley Health Plan - Currently in Contract Negotiations Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO), 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... and Accepted Health Plan of San Joaquin Plans: Advantage D-SNP (HMO) (HMO D-SNP).
According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 138 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Modesto, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Tizon Ostrea, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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VYVANSE $134 |
MYDAYIS $29 |
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RESPICLICK $96 |
QVAR $38 |
PROAIR $19 |
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BEXSERO $83 |
FLOVENT $25 |
FLULAVAL $19 |
ROTARIX $16 |
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GARDASIL9 $106 |
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EpiPen $98 |
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COTEMPLA XR-ODT $48 |
BREATHTEK $38 |
QUILLIVANT XR $31 |
Auvi-Q $23 |
Ciprodex $21 |
Other $127 |
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Dr. Christopher Ostrea sees patients in Modesto, CA. His medical specialty is general pediatrics. His areas of expertise include attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) and asthma. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Magellan Health Services, AARP, and Anthem appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Ostrea takes. He attended medical school at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He is conversant in Medical Spanish. Dr. Ostrea is affiliated with Sutter Health.
