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Asthma affects millions of Americans, impacting their daily lives as well as the activities they care about the most. Whether you suffer from mild symptoms or severe acute Asthma, treatment allows you to manage your symptoms so that you can enjoy life more comfortably, safely, and fully.
Dr. Sina A. Joorabchi, an ENT, Allergy, and Facial Plastic Surgeon in Pembroke Pines, FL, offers personalized Asthma Treatment to help patients prevent and manage symptoms. Learn about your options, and schedule your consultation to discuss your custom Asthma Treatment plan with Dr. Joorabchi.
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects patients of all ages. For younger patients, Asthma can be the result of ongoing inflammation from allergies. Asthma in adults is often related to sinusitis or nasal polyps.
While Asthma is a chronic condition, acute Asthma can also occur. Acute Asthma refers to what is commonly called an "asthma attack," in which patients experience a sudden onset of severe Asthma symptoms. Chronic Asthma describes regular airway inflammation, which may be mild or moderate.
Common symptoms of Asthma include:
The precise cause of Asthma is unknown, but once someone develops Asthma, the common cold and other viruses can trigger acute symptoms. Other factors, like environmental irritants, including pollen, dust, pet dander, molds, smoke, and even odors, can cause an Asthma attack, in which you may experience shortness of breath and pain or tightness in the chest.
Asthma Treatment patients often go to their primary care provider or the emergency room when symptoms flare up. However, it is best to consult with a specialist for a personalized treatment plan designed to manage symptoms and prevent lung damage. Many Asthma Treatment patients also undergo allergy treatment to reduce lung inflammation.
Asthma Treatment alleviates inflammation and decreases swelling in the lungs. The most common treatment for Asthma is inhaled medication, which can be used for daily relief or as a "rescue" inhaler for acute symptoms. There are two types of inhaled medications that are used for Asthma:
If needed, oral medications can be combined with inhaler use for enhanced effectiveness. Depending on the patient's specific needs, oral Asthma medications can reduce inflammation, combat infection, or open up the airways.
While treatment is an essential part of any Asthma patient's overall wellness, it is also important to minimize exposure to Asthma triggers as much as possible. You should always pay close attention to any changes in your breathing and make note of possible irritants. This can help you care for your lungs as well as provide your doctor with the information needed to make an optimally informed diagnosis.
Lastly, a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise can help you manage your symptoms by preventing excess weight and acid reflux, which may contribute to Asthma symptoms. Asthma can be a difficult condition to manage, but making an informed care plan can drastically reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms.
While Asthma can have a significant impact on your quality of life, Asthma Treatment can help alleviate and manage symptoms so that you can live comfortably and fully:
Improved Breathing and Reduced Asthma Symptoms: Effective Asthma Treatment can help prevent and control Asthma attacks by reducing inflammation in the airways for easier breathing and improved airflow.
Fewer Asthma Attacks: By keeping inflammation under control, Asthma Treatment medications and other treatments help prevent airway constriction and mucus buildup that leads to Asthma flare-ups or attacks.
Enhanced Quality of Life: With effective Asthma management through treatment, you can engage in normal daily activities and exercise without breathing difficulties.
Prevents Long-Term Lung Damage: Uncontrolled Asthma can lead to permanent structural changes and scarring in the lungs over time. Consistent treatment prevents lung remodeling to keep you breathing better longer.
Reduces Doctor and Hospital Visits: Effective treatment decreases the need for emergency Asthma care, hospitalizations, and oral steroid use by preventing severe attacks.
Reduces the Need for Medications: With good long-term inflammation control, some patients are able to decrease their dosages of daily medications.
There are several tests and methods involved in diagnosing Asthma:
You and your doctor will discuss symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness. They'll also ask about triggers, family history of asthma/allergies, and conduct a physical exam to assess your breathing.
Spirometry: This tests the volume and pressure of your exhale. Low results may indicate Asthma.
Peak Flow: This portable meter measures how fast you can force air out of the lungs.
These tests assess airway hyperresponsiveness by assessing airway constriction caused by triggers:
Methacholine Challenge: Inhaling increasing doses of methacholine to see if it causes airway narrowing.
Exercise Challenge: Undergoing a brief burst of aerobic exercise to see if it triggers symptoms.
Skin or blood tests may identify allergies that could be triggering or worsening Asthma attacks.
Copyright 2021. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Last reviewed April 2020.
Allergies to certain substances, including pollens, dust mites, pet dander, and foods, can produce asthma-like symptoms.
Treating your Asthma can help to prevent and minimize symptoms. However, in the event of an Asthma attack, you should move away from any triggers, sit upright, and stay calm while taking long, deep breaths until you can receive emergency medical assistance.
Caffeine has a positive, though modest, impact on Asthma symptoms, temporarily improving airway function.
If you suffer from persistent congestion or sinus pain, every day feels like a struggle. But there is a way to stop the headaches, the runny noses, and the sleepless nights. Schedule your consultation at South Florida ENT Associates today to get relief from your ENT issues and start breathing freely again.
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