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Dr. Tanya M. Martinez-Fernandez, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics, general practice and pediatric sleep medicine. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1997 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Tanya M. Martinez-Fernandez, MD is affiliated with Children's Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health Specialty Center 1 Plano.
2350 N Stemmons Freeway Suite F5500
Dallas, TX 75207
2620 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
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. Tanya M. Martinez-Fernandez, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1997)
Residency: University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals (2000)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Tanya M. Martinez-Fernandez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tanya M. Martinez-Fernandez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$150
SYMBICORT $111 |
FASENRA $39 |
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$59
NUCALA $59 |
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$53
Xyrem $53 |
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$45
DUPIXENT $45 |
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$39
FEVIPIPRANT $26 |
XOLAIR $13 |
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$91
Bethkis $22 |
Astral $20 |
QNASL $18 |
AirwayClearanceDevice $16 |
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Dr. Tanya Martinez-Fernandez's areas of specialization are general practice, pediatric pulmonology, and pediatric sleep medicine; she sees patients in Dallas, TX. Her clinical interests include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, asthma, and snoring. Dr. Martinez-Fernandez is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico. She has received the following distinctions: Best Doctor, D Magazine; Best Pediatric Specialist; and D Magazine. Dr. Martinez-Fernandez is professionally affiliated with Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Dallas, TX.
