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Dr. Joseph Tamez, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Roanoke, VA specializing in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Tamez, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic.
1906 BELLEVIEW AVENUE
Roanoke, VA 24014
4348 Electric Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
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. Joseph Tamez, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1995. He completed residency at Board Certifications. He has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (1995)
Residency: Board Certifications
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Joseph Tamez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joseph Tamez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 57 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Tamez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Tamez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$293
FASENRA $120 |
SYMBICORT $88 |
SYNAGIS $86 |
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$196
$196 |
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$72
DUPIXENT $72 |
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$66
SYNAGIS $66 |
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$17
SPINRAZA $17 |
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$23
SMARTVEST $13 |
QVAR $11 |
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Dr. Joseph Tamez's areas of specialization are pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. His areas of expertise include the following: pneumonia, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Tamez has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. He has an open panel in Roanoke, VA according to Doctor.com.
