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Asthma

Approximately 25 million Americans have asthma, which number is increasing and the most common chronic disease among children. Shortness of breath, chest tightness, or pain are common signs of asthma, but with the right care from Palm Valley Family Medicine Clinics, you can breathe easier. We are proudly serving clinic sites located in Palm Desert and servicing in Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Indio, and other desert cities., and are staffed by board-certified family doctors and skilled resident physicians. For proper and accurate diagnosis and lasting care of asthma, call today for an appointment.
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What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory organ condition, inflammatory inflames and constricts your airways. The respiratory disorder normally starts in childhood however affects people of all ages, inflicting unhealthy and issue in respiratory.

Asthma affects the airways narrow and swell that carry air to and from your lungs. With an asthma attack, your airways become:

  • Inflamed
  • Sensitive
  • Swollen
  • Frequently filled with mucus

Your muscles surrounding your airways conjointly tighten, proscribing your airflow even a lot of.

While there’s no cure yet for asthma, with the correct treatment you’ll manage your symptoms and enjoy traditional, daily activities. Your provider at B & B Family Medicine Clinics can partner with you to push your overall health and well-being whereas living with Asthma.

What are the symptoms of Asthma?

Most of the symptoms of an asthma attack are severe wheezing when breathing both in and out. And the most common sign is:

  • Coughing
  • Trouble breathing
  • Tightness in your chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheezing

And severe coughing can be very life-threatening and requires immediate treatment.

How is Asthma treated?

Our B&B Family Medicine Clinics successfully treat common and hard-to-manage forms of asthma, including severe asthma that doesn’t respond to standard medications. We also deliver preventive treatments and explain how to handle symptom flare-ups so you can feel your best. If your symptoms are under control, we change your asthma treatments so you aren’t taking medications you don’t need.

Highlights of our program include:

  • Innovative treatments:

    We offer the best available care options, including biological therapies for severe asthma. If asthma medications fail to control your symptoms, biological therapies can help you get much-needed relief. These treatments work by controlling airway inflammation at the cellular level.

  • Complete care:

    In addition to asthma treatments, we’ll recommend additional steps you can take to stay healthy. Your care may also include regular pneumonia and flu shots.

  • Accurate diagnosis:

    Some lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and immunological diseases have symptoms that are similar to asthma. We may perform additional tests to confirm or rule out other conditions. Read more about our lung diagnostic services.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't Open Windows during Summer and Autumn. During allergy seasons, prevent pollen from entering your home or car. Try to stay indoors when the pollen count is high (from about 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Avoid freshly cut grass.
The most common asthma triggers include allergies, air pollution and other airborne irritants, other health conditions including respiratory infections, exercise or physical activity, weather and air temperature, strong emotions, and some medicines. Asthma triggers vary from person to person.
Triggers - you may find asthma triggers in the bedroom. For example, dust mites in your mattress, pillows and blankets, and pet hair and mould. If you are affected by hay fever, you may find pollen affects you at night because pollen levels are highest in the early morning and early evening.