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Dr. Vincent J. Wang, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Dallas, TX specializing in pediatric emergency medicine. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Vincent J. Wang, MD is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas), CHRISTUS Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health System.
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
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. Vincent J. Wang, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1993)
Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (1996)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vincent J. Wang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Allergan, Inc. |
$30
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Instrumentation Laboratory Company |
$25
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Covidien Sales LLC |
$17
Capnography Consumables $17 |
Food and Beverage | $47 |
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Gift | $25 |
Dr. Vincent Wang practices pediatric emergency medicine in Dallas, TX. In his practice, he is particularly interested in infections, asthma, and bronchiolitis. Dr. Wang's professional affiliations include Children's Health (Texas) and UT Southwestern Medical Center. After attending Boston University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He has received professional recognition including the following: Divisional Teaching Award 2014, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA; Fellow's Teaching Award 1999, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; and Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Medicine.