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Dr. Michael Andrew Lopez, MD is an allergist and immunologist in La Jolla, CA specializing in allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Andrew Lopez, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.
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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. Michael Andrew Lopez, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Scripps Green Hospital. He is certified by the Allergy and immunology.
Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine
Residency: Scripps Green Hospital
Board Certification: Allergy and immunology
Dr. Michael Andrew Lopez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael Andrew Lopez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.
According to our sources, Dr. Michael Andrew Lopez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Andrew Lopez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$152
Xembify $152 |
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DUPIXENT $39 |
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Ruconest $23 |
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MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC. $22 |
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Dr. Michael Lopez is a specialist in allergy & immunology. His clinical interests include anaphylaxis, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and asthma. Dr. Lopez is professionally affiliated with Sharp HealthCare. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. He has an open panel in San Diego, CA according to Sharp HealthCare. He attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine.
