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Dr. Judi Yamamoto, MD is a pediatrician in Los Altos, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Judi Yamamoto, MD is affiliated with Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Sutter Health.
370 Distel Circle
Los Altos, CA 94022
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. Judi Yamamoto, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She completed residency at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Judi Yamamoto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Judi Yamamoto, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted Sutter Health Plus Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Open Access Elect Choice EPO: Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN): Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access:..., Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only.
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Dr. Judi Yamamoto, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Judi Yamamoto, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Altos, CA.
Dr. Judi Yamamoto works as a general pediatrics specialist in Los Altos, CA. Dr. Yamamoto obtained a license to practice in California.
