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Dr. Maripaz B. Morales, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Newport News, VA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. This provider graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Maripaz B. Morales, MD is affiliated with Children's Specialty Group and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
1924 Landstown Centre Way
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
301 Riverview Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
500 Discovery Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
5832 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
601 Childrens Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
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. Maripaz B. Morales, MD graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. This provider completed residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. This provider is certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Residency: The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Board Certification: American Board of Allergy & Immunology
Licensed In: Virginia
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maripaz B. Morales, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$318
NUCALA $318 |
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$185
TIMOTHY, STANDARDIZED $185 |
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$145
QVAR $112 |
PROAIR $33 |
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$125
Actimmune $125 |
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$125
Actimmune $125 |
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$356
DUPIXENT $119 |
Orladeyo $111 |
TEZSPIRE $111 |
EUCRISA $15 |
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Dr. Maripaz Morales' specialties are pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. Dr. Maripaz Morales practices in Norfolk, VA, Suffolk, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Morales's education and training includes medical school at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Dr. Morales's areas of expertise include the following: asthma and allergies. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Morales include: Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" and Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc". Dr. Morales's professional affiliations include Children's Specialty Group and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
