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Dr. Anita Jeanne Moon-Grady, FAAP, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Modesto, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Anita Jeanne Moon-Grady, FAAP, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and Hill Physicians.
1540 Florida Avenue Suite 205
Modesto, CA 95350
2516 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95817
550 16th Street Box 0544
San Francisco, CA 94143
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Anita Jeanne Moon-Grady, FAAP, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1993. She completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1993)
Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals (1996)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Anita Jeanne Moon-Grady, FAAP, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anita Jeanne Moon-Grady, FAAP, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Abbott Laboratories |
$9,961
AMPLATZER Vascular Plug and Accs $6,375 |
Occluders $2,842 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $744 |
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Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corp. |
$282
$282 |
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GE Healthcare |
$125
$125 |
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
$120
EPIQ 7G $72 |
EPIQ 7C $48 |
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Lung Biotechnology Corp |
$38
ADCIRCA $38 |
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Other |
$16
MD-Harmony Prenatal $16 |
Consulting Fee | $9,961 |
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Entertainment | $282 |
Food and Beverage | $261 |
Education | $38 |
Dr. Anita Moon-Grady is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology. These areas are among Dr. Moon-Grady's clinical interests: rheumatic heart disease, pulmonary atresia, and heart tumor. She is affiliated with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, UCSF Health, and Hill Physicians. Her education and training includes medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis.