Asthma
At HCAA we have the knowledge and experience to treat your asthma.
Asthma: An Overview
There are an estimated 17 million people in the U.S. with self-reported asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease marked by wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath.
Asthma symptoms are caused by the constriction (tightening of the muscles) and the inflammation (swelling and irritation) of the airways. Constriction and inflammation of the airways and increased mucosa make it difficult and sometimes impossible to breathe.
What you need to know about asthma:
- Anyone can suffer from asthma
- According to the CDC, 1 in 13 people have asthma
- There is not a cure for asthma, but there are medications and treatments to reduce and manage symptoms
- It is extremely important to seek treatment for asthma
- Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children
The Hill Country Asthma Approach
1
Evaluation
When you come to Hill Country Allergy and Asthma we will evaluate your asthma symptoms. We take a personalized approach and evaluate the whole body.
2
Treatment
After we determine if you have asthma, we will create a customized treatment plan based on what works best for you.
3
Breathe Freely
We will continue to see you in your follow up visits to make sure that your treatment plan is effective and that you are able to breathe freely.
Symptoms of Asthma
Most Common Symptoms:
- Coughing a lot during or after exercise
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing while breathing
- Tight feeling in the chest
When should you see a doctor about asthma?
If you answer yes to the following questions you are a good candidate for seeing an asthma specialist:
Do you feel faint, dizzy, or weak?
Do you have trouble doing routine activities, such as cleaning, cooking dinner, or taking out the trash?
Do you have a cough that won’t go away?
Do you wheeze when you breathe in and out?
Do you frequently have trouble breathing?
What to know before you come
Now that you have made the decision to visit Hill Country Allergy & Asthma, we want to congratulate you on being one-step closer to breathing freely. This website was designed to accelerate your journey to improved health by saving you time and providing supplemental reading that will help you better understand your condition and ways to prevent it.