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Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, MD is a cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general pediatrics. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.
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.
Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. She completed residency at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. She is certified by the Pediatrics - Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine
Residency: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics - Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Valley Health Plan - Currently in Contract Negotiations Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and 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....
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Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephanie Nguyen Lai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Stephanie Nguyen practices cardiology (heart disease) and general pediatrics in Palo Alto, CA. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 2.5 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include newborn care and asthma. Dr. Nguyen is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. According to Sutter Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Nguyen is a graduate of Yale School of Medicine and a graduate of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital's residency program.
