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Dr. Michael D. Antos, MD is a pediatrician in Chula Vista, CA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Michael D. Antos, MD is affiliated with Sharp Rees-Stealy, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
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 D. Antos, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Michael D. Antos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael D. Antos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.
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Dr. Michael D. Antos, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 144 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael D. Antos, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chula Vista, CA.
Dr. Michael Antos is a Chula Vista, CA physician who specializes in general pediatrics. He speaks Spanish. He has a special interest in asthma and circumcision. Dr. Antos is professionally affiliated with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. His education and training includes medical school at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Antos is rated highly by his patients.
