ASTHMA TREATMENT IN FOREST HILLS QUEENS
What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that constricts your lungs and airways and affects your breathing. Mucus builds up along the walls of your airways and the passages in your lungs, making it even more difficult to take in the oxygen you need. This results in asthma attacks and causes your symptoms to flare up.
If you experience frequent or ongoing breathing difficulties, the team at Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic determines if asthma is the cause. To diagnose the disease, they ask about your medical history, perform a brief examination, and use pulmonary function tests (PFTs) to measure airflow in your lungs.
Asthma occurs in different ways. In some circumstances, symptoms do not happen all the time; other cases involve persistent symptoms that affect you daily. The team at Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic classifies your case before planning your treatment.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA?
Asthma symptoms are not exactly alike for everyone, but there are a few common signs. You should consider scheduling an asthma evaluation at Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic if you experience:
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Chest tightness
- Trouble speaking
Some people experience asthma attacks in response to triggers, like allergies or exercise. If you have a specific type of asthma, the team at Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic creates a tailored treatment plan and teaches you about your condition.
HOW CAN I MANAGE MY ASTHMA?
Asthma has no cure, but the team at Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic can help you manage or prevent symptoms and attacks. Treatments for asthma symptoms fall into three categories:
BREATHING EXERCISES
Breathing exercises help you train your lungs to take in more air. By increasing your lungs’ capacity through breathing exercises, you can reduce some of your asthma symptoms.
QUICK-RELIEF TREATMENTS
Quick-relief treatments are treatments or medications that you use during an asthma attack, for example, bronchodilators. They relax the tight, constricted muscles in your airways and come in an inhaler or nebulizer. You should keep your inhaler or nebulizer on hand at all times.
LONG-TERM CONTROL TREATMENTS
Long-term control treatments are medications you take daily to reduce the number of asthma attacks or the severity of your symptoms. These include prescription medications like anti-inflammatories, anticholinergics, and long-acting bronchodilators.
Asthma may be a lifelong condition, but you can control your symptoms with professional care. Schedule an appointment by phone or online at Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic today.
