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Asthma Treatment Specialist Questions and Answers

Asthma Treatment Specialist Questions and Answers

Asthma can be life-threatening, so it is better to get proper treatment soon. Visit Fast Aid Urgent Care for comprehensive treatment today. For more information, contact us or join the virtual line. We have convenient locations to serve you in Bulverde Rd San Antonio TX, Bastrop TX, Alamo Ranch San Antonio TX, La Grange TX, Leon Springs San Antonio TX, New Braunfels TX, Potranco Road San Antonio TX, and Dripping Springs, TX. 

Asthma Treatment Specialist Near Me in Bulverde Rd San Antonio TX, Bastrop TX, Alamo Ranch San Antonio TX, La Grange TX, Leon Springs San Antonio TX, New Braunfels TX, Potranco Road San Antonio TX, and Dripping Springs, TX.
Asthma Treatment Specialist Near Me in Bulverde Rd San Antonio TX, Bastrop TX, Alamo Ranch San Antonio TX, La Grange TX, Leon Springs San Antonio TX, New Braunfels TX, Potranco Road San Antonio TX, and Dripping Springs, TX.

Table of Contents:

What are the 3 types of asthma?
What is the main cause of asthma?
What are the symptoms of asthma?
How can asthma be cured?

While asthma is a serious chronic medical condition, it is also a highly treatable condition! As such, if you have asthma or are noticing concerning symptoms linked to asthma, it is important to get proper treatment so that you can prevent and minimize the harmful symptoms of asthma. Our asthma treatment specialists at Fast Aid Urgent Care would be happy to provide effective and high-quality asthma treatment to you!

What are the 3 types of asthma?


While there are several different types of asthma, the three most common types are as follows:

Adult-onset asthma: although asthma is often thought of as a condition that develops in childhood, approximately half of all adults with asthma experience the condition as adult-onset asthma. Adult-onset asthma is basically what it sounds like asthma that first develops in an individual when they are an adult. In contrast, childhood asthma is asthma that develops in individuals at some point in their childhood.

Allergic asthma: also known as seasonal allergies, allergic asthma is a type of asthma that is triggered or activated when the individual with the condition breathes in an allergen, such as animal dander, mold spores, or pollen.

Exercise-induced asthma: with exercise-induced asthma, also referred to as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), asthma symptoms are triggered and occur when the individual with EIB exercises or is physically active.

What is the main cause of asthma?


While the exact cause of asthma is not fully known, there are various risk factors that seem to contribute to the onset of asthma in individuals. Some of those contributing factors to the development of asthma include:

Allergies: the presence of certain allergic conditions has been linked to the onset of asthma for many individuals.

Environmental factors: individuals who experienced contact with certain allergens, irritants, or viral infections such as infants or young children with an undeveloped immune system have been shown to develop asthma more easily than others. Other environmental factors include long-term exposure to workplace irritants such as toxic chemicals or types of dust.

Genetics: Studies have shown that asthma tends to run in families, as individuals who have one or more parents with asthma have a higher rate of experiencing asthma themselves.

Respiratory infections: inflammation and damage to lung tissue from respiratory infections, particularly in infants or young children, have been linked to asthma in some cases.

What are the symptoms of asthma?


When asthma is well-controlled, symptoms are minimal. With that being said, asthma attacks and episodes happen, especially if the condition is uncontrolled. Some symptoms of such attacks, which can vary in severity, include the following:

– Chest tightness
– Coughing that increases at night
– Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, as it is medically known
– Wheezing

How can asthma be cured?


Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for asthma. However, asthma is a highly treatable condition with numerous effective treatment options available. Some of such treatments include:

– Bronchodilators
– Leukotriene modifiers
– Short- and long-acting beta-agonists
– Inhaled or oral corticosteroids
– Theophylline

In general, asthma treatments work by relaxing the muscles that constrict the airways and reducing inflammation inside the airways so that individuals with asthma can breathe easier. Treatments also focus prominently on avoiding known triggers.

Our medical specialists proudly provide asthma treatment at Fast Aid Urgent Care. For more information about our treatment options or to see one of our asthma treatment specialists for an appointment, please feel free to call us or join the virtual line through our website, or visit one of our three clinics for a walk-in appointment. We serve patients from Bulverde Rd San Antonio TX, Windcrest TX, Selma TX, Bastrop TX, Paige TX, Smithville TX, Alamo Ranch San Antonio TX, Leon Valley TX, Helotes TX, La Grange TX, Rabbs Prairie TX, Halsted TX, Leon Springs TX, Fair Oaks Ranch TX, Cross Mountain TX, New Braunfels TX, Hunter TX, Zorn TX, Potranco Road San Antonio TX, Rio Medina TX, Rolling Oaks Estates TX, Dripping Springs, TX, Saddletree Ranch TX, and Belterra TX.

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