Asthma Specialist Near Centerville, GA

Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung condition. Air passages narrow and become inflamed. This leads to breathing difficulties and wheezing. Asthma ranges from mild to severe. Some people have nearly constant symptoms with severe, life-threatening flare-ups while others have only occasional, mild symptoms.

When considering an asthma specialist, consider your needs such as your age, medical history, and type of asthma then choose an asthma specialist with the skills and experience that fits that criteria.

In some cases, having additional asthma specialists to manage your asthma may be necessary. For example, if allergies trigger your child’s asthma symptoms, you may want your child to see a pediatrician and an allergist. Your asthma specialist may ask you the following:

– Any symptoms you have
– How severe they are
– When and where they occur
– How frequently they occur
– What triggers and relieves them

If symptoms related to asthma are affecting activities such as missed school, a person is not sleeping well, not responding to first-line medications, getting frequent antibiotics for colds and respiratory infections but the symptoms don’t go away — that would be the ideal patient who would benefit from a visit to an allergy/immunology specialist.

During initial appointments, the asthma specialist will determine how severe the patient’s symptoms are. If a patient is visiting because of asthma symptoms, then breathing tests will be conducted in order to determine how badly it is affecting the patient and how severe the asthma is. After this assessment, the physician can prescribe medication that will allow the patient to have a more active role in everyday life with fewer restrictions. During an asthma attack, an inhaler with fast-acting medicine is usually prescribed to relieve the acute symptoms. Medications containing long-lasting medicine are intended to act as a preventative measure to stave off future attacks. Your asthma specialist will go over with you how to properly use and store the inhaler.

Mild forms of asthma may require no more than an occasional puff from an inhaler. Severe asthma may require more involved treatments and emergency medical attention. Typical asthma treatment includes:

Medication
Our doctor can prescribe quick-relief inhalers and nebulizer treatments for children with asthma. They may also suggest an oral controller medication to reduce inflammation and relax the airways for children with persistent asthma.
If your child has allergies, your pediatrician can provide allergy medication to manage symptoms.

Trigger avoidance
By tracking the foods and activities that bring on an asthma attack, you may be able to identify what triggers it. If you know which situations and allergens trigger your child’s asthma, you and your child can make sure to avoid those triggers.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled with proper treatment. By following your treatment plan, taking your medication, improving your health, and monitoring symptoms, you can better manage your asthma and prevent serious attacks.

If you or someone you know is struggling with asthma, come to Allergy & Asthma Center for treatment today. We have a team of kind and caring professionals who have great experience in treating asthma, so you can find relief today! Contact our office to talk with an expert today. To schedule an appointment at our clinic, visit us online or give us a call!