Dr. Rogelio Menendez, MD is an allergist and immunologist in El Paso, TX specializing in allergy & immunology.
10470 Vista Del Sol Drive Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79925
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.
He has a state license in Texas.
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Rogelio Menendez, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.13 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rogelio Menendez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in El Paso, TX.
Just to let you know, Dr Rogelio Menendez retired around 4 years ago. Breathe America took over his office but they are no longer providing service in El Paso for Allergy & Asthma office as of August 2017. The office is closed now.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rogelio Menendez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$3,679
DULERA $2,709 |
MK-8237 $936 |
ZOLINZA $16 |
V512 $10 |
SINGULAIR Respiratory $9 |
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Genentech, Inc. |
$1,923
Non-Covered Product $1,923 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$62
SYMBICORT $62 |
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Mylan Specialty L.P. |
$28
EpiPen $28 |
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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$24
QVAR $14 |
QNASL $10 |
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Other |
$74
ANORO $17 |
Alvesco $14 |
XOLAIR $14 |
STIOLTO $13 |
BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $11 |
Other $6 |
Travel and Lodging | $2,613 |
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Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $2,000 |
Food and Beverage | $1,172 |
Education | $6 |
Dr. Rogelio Menendez, MD has received 22 research payments totaling $148,306.
Dr. Rogelio Menendez's area of specialization is allergy & immunology. Dr. Menendez's average patient rating is 4.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, he is particularly interested in asthma and allergies.