Asthma

Asthma services offered in Winchester, TN

If you’re one of the 28 million Americans who suffer from wheezing, shortness of breath, and other asthma symptoms, you can find the high-quality care you need at Restoration Primary Care PLLC. In addition to lung function tests, Shannon Foster, MD, and Sean Foster, PA, provide other diagnostic technologies to rule out other diseases. The providers develop integrative treatment plans to improve your breathing and reduce the frequency of asthma attacks. Call the Winchester, Tennessee, office today to schedule an asthma screening or book a consultation online.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease. It causes sudden airway inflammation, making breathing difficult. The lungs produce excess mucus that triggers wheezing and coughing.

Restoration Primary Care PLLC, specializes in diagnosing and treating asthma in adolescents and adults through the practice’s chronic care services.

The medical team creates a care plan to treat acute asthma attacks and reduce the frequency and severity of asthma symptoms.

When should I seek medical attention for asthma?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Restoration Primary Care PLLC, if you or your child experience unexplained changes in your respiratory function or overall health, including:

Chest pain
Wheezing
Persistent cough
Shortness of breath

For some, these symptoms will be severe and require immediate medical attention. If you have chest tightness or pain or have difficulty catching your breath, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency room.

Restoration Primary Care PLLC, offers in-office lung testing for less severe asthma symptoms. The providers use spirometry, a noninvasive test measuring how much air you can take in and move out of your lungs. You might also need a chest X-ray to rule out lung infections like pneumonia.

How is asthma treated?

How your asthma is treated will depend on how often you suffer attacks and how severe your symptoms are. Restoration Primary Care PLLC, offers personalized care plans to control your asthma symptoms and reduce your risk of respiratory complications.

Short-acting, inhaled medications are available to quickly reduce airway inflammation. Oral medicines can prevent asthma flare-ups. In some cases, you might need in-office breathing treatments to open constricted airways.

The providers offer resources you can use to reduce your risk of asthma attacks. This can include lifestyle changes to avoid asthma triggers like exposure to secondhand smoke, pollution, and allergens like pollen, dust, and mold. They can also help you create an emergency plan to manage the symptoms of an unexpected asthma attack.

Expect to schedule routine checkups so that the providers can monitor the effectiveness of your treatment. They can meet with you online through their telehealth platform.

Call Restoration Primary Care PLLC, today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation of asthma symptoms or book a consultation online.