Is Your Asthma REALLY Well-Controlled?

New survey suggests many asthma sufferers are not getting the benefits they should from their medicine.

Are you living with asthma? Do you feel your asthma is well-controlled with daily asthma medication or an inhaler?

You might be wrong.

According to a recent survey of 2,900 asthma patients commissioned by the nonprofit organization Allergy & Asthma Network, most individuals consider their asthma well-controlled. Yet 70 percent of them report symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, and daytime fatigue interfering with daily activities like walking, sleeping, and household chores on a weekly basis.

When healthcare providers were surveyed, 84 percent of them said a patient with well-controlled asthma should actually not be experiencing such limits to their daily activities. At most, patients might expect to experience symptoms about once per month.

So ask yourself:

Is my asthma REALLY well-controlled?

If you are experiencing distressing symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath and daytime fatigue on a weekly basis, or if your asthma regularly prevents you from enjoying normal daily activities, the answer must be NO.

Come to Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group to Adjust Your Medication

At Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group, we have specialized in asthma treatment for over 35 years. We can help you get your asthma under better control so that you can gain the fullest possible freedom to enjoy your daily activities. Here’s why:

We do asthma testing: An effective asthma treatment plan needs to be based on accurate diagnostic information. We have the equipment and knowledge to provide pulmonary function testing as well as allergy testing to diagnose asthma and allergic asthma.

We know what questions to ask: According to the Allergy & Asthma Network survey, many patients report that their doctor’s don’t ask about how their asthma affects their daily life. This is perhaps part of the reason patients assume their asthma is well-controlled when in fact it is very limiting. At Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Medical Group, we will discuss your symptoms and their impact on your life in detail. After many years working with asthma patients, we know exactly how to help you communicate effectively on these topics.

We offer quality medications: We only recommend treatments endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, and we also make sure to adjust your doses carefully to ensure you are getting enough medication to control your asthma but not so much that you are over-medicated.

Make Your Appointment Today

If you feel there is room for improvement in your asthma treatment, contact us today and request an appointment with one of our experienced asthma doctors.