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Dr. Amy S. Montoya, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Anacortes, WA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Amy S. Montoya, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Texas Children's.
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. Amy S. Montoya, MD, FAAP graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2007)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Amy S. Montoya, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy S. Montoya, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$330
GARDASIL 9 $137 |
GARDASIL $121 |
GARDASIL9 $72 |
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$251
EUCRISA $165 |
TRUMENBA $40 |
QUILLIVANT XR $25 |
COMIRNATY $20 |
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$174
VYVANSE $174 |
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$158
PENTACEL $72 |
QUADRACEL $56 |
MENQUADFI $30 |
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$137
DOC BAND $137 |
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$431
QUANTIFERON - TB GOLD QFT $98 |
Dyanavel XR $69 |
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $36 |
PROAIR $27 |
Bromfed DM Pint bottle $23 |
Other $177 |
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Dr. Amy Montoya's specialty is general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise include obesity, newborn care, and asthma. Dr. Montoya is affiliated with Texas Children's. Her practice in Anacortes, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. She graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Montoya is conversant in Spanish.
