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Dr. Bugsu Ovunc, PHD, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Torrance, CA specializing in pediatric pulmonology. She graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Bugsu Ovunc, PHD, MD is affiliated with Providence, Long Beach Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians and Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach.
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. Bugsu Ovunc, PHD, MD graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (2007)
Residency: Children's Hospital Boston (2014)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Bugsu Ovunc, PHD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bugsu Ovunc, PHD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Bugsu Ovunc, PHD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bugsu Ovunc, PHD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$200
DUPIXENT $161 |
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$180
NUCALA $180 |
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$149
XOLAIR $119 |
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$135
FASENRA $89 |
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DUPIXENT $124 |
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$249
XOLAIR $59 |
Alvesco $36 |
Life 2000 Ventilation System $26 |
Hizentra $25 |
DAYBUE $24 |
Other $79 |
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Dr. Bugsu Ovunc, who practices in Long Beach, CA and Torrance, CA, is a medical specialist in pediatric pulmonology. Her areas of expertise include cystic fibrosis (CF), asthma, and airway management. Dr. Ovunc seems to honor United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at Children's Hospital Boston, Dr. Ovunc attended Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Ovunc's hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence, Greater Newport Physicians, and Long Beach Medical Center.
