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Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Spokane, WA specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD is affiliated with Providence.
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.
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.
Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.
A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.
Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.
He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology and has a state license in Washington.
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Regence Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stanley A. Lee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$257
SMARTVEST $257 |
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$160
TEZSPIRE $148 |
FASENRA $12 |
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$145
DUPIXENT $145 |
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$145
PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $145 |
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$125
NUCALA $125 |
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$251
DUPIXENT $87 |
Hillrom - Volara System $85 |
(8874) InCourage $52 |
Creon $26 |
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Dr. Stanley Lee's areas of specialization are pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Lee include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, ventilator management, and neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases). Dr. Lee is affiliated with Providence. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, HealthSmart, Coventry, and more.
