Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Newport Beach, CA specializing in pediatric pulmonology and pediatric critical care. He graduated from Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Health System, Huntington Beach Hospital, St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico) and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's).
1401 Avocado Avenue Suite 802
Newport Beach, CA 92660
17772 Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
31862 Coast Hightway Suite 203
Laguna Beach, CA
31862 Coast Highway Suite 302
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD graduated from Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Insurance Plan.
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Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD has an average of 2.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newport Beach, CA.
Dr. Reda is an excellent doctor. He is triple board certified and yes he is not afraid to look something up if he is the slightest bit unsure. Education for himself and his staff and associates has always been a tp priority. He really does care about all of his patients. He takes matters seriously and doesn't just shrug things off. If you want a doctor who means business he is the guy to go to. He got me thru Covid and he wasn't even my PCP at the time. He just cares that much.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$564
FASENRA $306 |
SYMBICORT $94 |
SYNAGIS $45 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $19 |
$101 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$274
NUCALA $177 |
BEXSERO $62 |
PEDIARIX $18 |
FLOVENT $18 |
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Henry Schein, Inc. |
$216
$216 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$208
TRUMENBA $159 |
GENOTROPIN $25 |
EUCRISA $24 |
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Aerocrine, Inc |
$199
Niox Mino Device $199 |
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Other |
$1,214
Lupron $94 |
EpiPen $79 |
QVAR $76 |
SDG-IDD-Allergy $65 |
NIOX VERO DEVICE $54 |
Other $845 |
Food and Beverage | $2,182 |
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Gift | $415 |
Education | $79 |
Dr. Zacharia Y. Reda, MD has received 18 research payments totaling $179,889.
Dr. Zacharia Reda's specialties are pediatric pulmonology and pediatric critical care. He practices in Newport Beach, CA, Laguna Beach, CA, and Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Reda studied medicine at Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. His areas of expertise consist of bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery, asthma, and hepatitis B. His average rating from his patients is 2.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Reda accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Reda (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and French. Dr. Reda's professional affiliations include Huntington Beach Hospital, MemorialCare Health System, and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children's). His practice in Newport Beach, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.