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Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Des Moines, IA specializing in pediatric pulmonology. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
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. Joi S. Lucas, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Pulmonology and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine
Residency: Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Pulmonology
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan PPO, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, HealthSmart, AvMed, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), First Health, Prime Health, Molina Healthcare, Three Rivers Provider Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21, Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL, Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO, Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO, Star Healthcare Network and Florida Community Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Des Moines, IA.
I have never met a more amazing Doctor. Not only is she sweet, respectful, and attentive... she is EXTREMELY educational, informative, and all around pleasant. I will never go to another pulmonologist! 10/10 recommend.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$408
TEZSPIRE $148 |
PULMICORT TURBUHALER $84 |
SYMBICORT $34 |
FASENRA $27 |
$115 |
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$406
$406 |
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$195
XOLAIR $136 |
TOBI $59 |
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$162
Bethkis $82 |
Pertzye $80 |
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$151
The VitalCough System $105 |
Life 2000 Ventilation System $20 |
AirwayClearanceDevice $16 |
Airway Clearance Device $10 |
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$1,342
ZENPEP $204 |
ORKAMBI $135 |
XOLAIR $112 |
Creon $109 |
SYNAGIS $109 |
Other $673 |
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Dr. Joi S. Lucas, MD has received 11 research payments totaling $80,591.
Dr. Joi Lucas is a specialist in pediatric pulmonology. Dr. Lucas's clinical interests include cystic fibrosis (CF), sleep apnea, and asthma. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Nicklaus Children's Hospital and Nemours Children's Health. She appears to be an in-network provider for AvMed, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her education and training includes medical school at Howard University College of Medicine and residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She is conversant in Spanish.
