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Dr. Khanh Van Lai, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in pediatric pulmonology. She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Khanh Van Lai, MD is affiliated with University of Utah 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.
Dr. Khanh Van Lai, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Pulmonology) and has a state license in Utah.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Pulmonology)
Licensed In: Utah
Dr. Khanh Van Lai, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.12 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Khanh Van Lai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Salt Lake City, UT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Khanh Van Lai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Cayston $120 |
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Creon $111 |
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The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $24 |
Vest 205 Metaneb System $14 |
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Aerospan $30 |
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NUCALA $24 |
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SMARTVEST $23 |
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Dr. Khanh Lai specializes in pediatric pulmonology and practices in Salt Lake City, UT. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Lai include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, asthma, and chronic respiratory failure. She is affiliated with the University of Utah Health. After completing medical school at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Dr. Lai performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. In addition to English, Dr. Lai (or staff) speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.
