Dr. Teresita Lu Melocoton, MD is a pediatrician in Las Vegas, NV specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in 1978 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Teresita Lu Melocoton, MD is affiliated with HCA Far West Division, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center and Sunrise Children's Hospital.
3801 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102
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. Teresita Lu Melocoton, MD graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in 1978. She completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in Nevada.
Medical School: University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (1978)
Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (1989)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: Nevada
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Teresita Lu Melocoton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Mylan Specialty L.P. |
$211
EpiPen $211 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$192
QUADRACEL $26 |
FLUZONE $13 |
FLUZONE QIV $12 |
SKLICE $12 |
$131 |
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Crealta Pharmaceuticals LLC |
$110
KRYSTEXXA $110 |
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Amgen Inc. |
$84
Repatha $84 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$78
PEDIARIX $46 |
Menveo $18 |
BEXSERO $14 |
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Other |
$283
Vascepa $65 |
Sofia $57 |
ImmunoCAP $32 |
SPINRAZA $21 |
FLUMIST DOM - QLAIV $14 |
Other $94 |
Food and Beverage | $827 |
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Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $131 |
Dr. Teresita Melocoton practices general pediatrics. She has a special interest in diabetes management, allergic reaction, and asthma. Dr. Melocoton is professionally affiliated with Sunrise Children's Hospital. She is a graduate of the University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Melocoton's training includes a residency program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Melocoton (or staff) is conversant in Filipino and Spanish.