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Dr. J. Ramon C Ongkingco, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Norfolk, VA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of the Philippines College of Medicine. Dr. J. Ramon C Ongkingco, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
171 Kempsville Road Building B
Norfolk, VA 23502
23 Manhattan Square
Hampton, VA 23666
5835 Harbour View Boulevard Suite B
Suffolk, VA 23435
601 Innovation Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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. J. Ramon C Ongkingco, MD, FAAP graduated from University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He completed residency at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Virginia
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$441
QVAR $225 |
RESPICLICK $107 |
QNASL $81 |
PROAIR $27 |
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$325
BEXSERO $210 |
Menveo $40 |
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$109
Aerospan $109 |
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$59
AZSTARYS $59 |
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$40
Dyanavel XR $20 |
QUILLIVANT XR $19 |
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$96
BEYFORTUS $20 |
FLUCELVAX QUADRIVALENT $18 |
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $16 |
DOC BAND $16 |
COTEMPLA XR-ODT $15 |
Other $11 |
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Dr. J. Ongkingco sees patients in Hampton, VA, Norfolk, VA, and Suffolk, VA. His medical specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Ongkingco has a special interest in kidney problems and asthma. He attended medical school at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He trained at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters for residency. He has received professional recognition including the following: Hampton Roads Super Doctors 2011 - Pediatrics B.S. Biology - Cum Laude. He is affiliated with Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
