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Dr. Lucy L. Graubard, FAAP, MD is a pediatrician in Houston, TX specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Lucy L. Graubard, FAAP, MD is affiliated with Texas Children's, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann.
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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. Lucy L. Graubard, FAAP, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1995)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (1998)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Lucy L. Graubard, FAAP, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lucy L. Graubard, FAAP, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, Community Health Choice Chip, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange.
According to our sources, Dr. Lucy L. Graubard, FAAP, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lucy L. Graubard, FAAP, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Cranial Technologies, Inc |
$239
DOC BAND $239 |
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| Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$235
GARDASIL $101 |
GARDASIL9 $90 |
VAQTA $20 |
VAXELIS $16 |
GRASTEK $9 |
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| SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$231
PENTACEL $135 |
SKLICE $37 |
MENQUADFI $26 |
VAXELIS $23 |
QUADRACEL $10 |
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| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$131
Menveo $93 |
BEXSERO $19 |
ROTARIX $18 |
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| Dermavant Sciences, Inc. |
$124
VTAMA $124 |
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| Other |
$610
TRUMENBA $97 |
VYVANSE $74 |
ImmunoCAP $44 |
ABSORICA LD $42 |
JORNAY PM $38 |
Other $314 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,570 |
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Dr. Lucy Graubard's medical specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Graubard accepts several insurance carriers, including WellPoint, Blue California, and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is affiliated with Texas Children's and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.