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Dr. Kin Lock, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician in Houston, TX specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Kin Lock, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital (TCH), HCA Houston Healthcare, Texas Children's Pediatrics West Houston and HCA Houston Healthcare West.
12606 WEST HOUSTON CENTER BOULEVARD SUITE 200
Houston, TX 77082
12606 West Houston Cent Boulevard 200
Houston, TX 77082
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.
Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Kin Lock, MD, FAAP graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1986)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (1989)
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kin Lock, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Pfizer Inc. |
$138
TRUMENBA $96 |
EUCRISA $25 |
QUILLIVANT XR $17 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
$117
VYVANSE $117 |
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Cranial Technologies, Inc |
$99
DOC BAND $99 |
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Alcon Laboratories Inc |
$25
Pataday $14 |
Pazeo $11 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$24
FLUZONE $24 |
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Other |
$185
EPIDUO $21 |
Pazeo $20 |
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $17 |
Adzenys XR-ODT $17 |
BREATHTEK $17 |
Other $93 |
Food and Beverage | $588 |
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Dr. Kin Lock's specialty is general pediatrics. Dr. Lock graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. In his practice, he is particularly interested in newborn care, asthma, and mental health issues. He is conversant in Mandarin and Cantonese. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare.