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Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in San Diego, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Children's Primary Care Medical Group, UC San Diego Health, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and CPMG/RCHN/RCSSD.
Sharp Grossmont 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. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Medi-Cal, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net and Community Health Group.
According to our sources, Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Myloan Thi Vu, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Hizentra $19 |
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EpiPen $15 |
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DOC BAND $13 |
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Dr. Myloan Vu is a San Diego, CA physician who specializes in general pediatrics. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Vu's clinical interests include asthma, preventive care, and circumcision. Her professional affiliations include UC San Diego Health, Children's Primary Care Medical Group, and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. She seems to honor Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. UC San Diego Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in San Diego, CA. Dr. Vu attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Vu (or staff) speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.
