Dr. Shana L. Tubach, MD is a pediatrician in Boise, ID specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Shana L. Tubach, MD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.
1072 N Liberty Street Suite 203
Boise, ID 83704
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. Shana L. Tubach, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. Shana L. Tubach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Shana L. Tubach, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shana L. Tubach, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boise, ID.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shana L. Tubach, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intersect ENT, Inc. |
$193
Propel $193 |
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Phadia US Inc. |
$140
SDG-IDD-Allergy $140 |
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MedImmune, LLC |
$61
SYNAGIS $61 |
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Meridian Bioscience Inc. |
$25
illumigene Pertussis $25 |
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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$19
Hetlioz $19 |
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Other |
$63
EUCRISA $14 |
EpiPen $12 |
VYVANSE $12 |
VARIVAX $11 |
$13 |
Food and Beverage | $502 |
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Dr. Shana Tubach's specialty is general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tubach include common cold, immunization (preventive vaccines), and influenza (flu). Patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Her education and training includes medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine and residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Tubach is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System. According to Saint Alphonsus Health System, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Boise, ID.