Asthma Management

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Treatment
  • The treatment of asthma begins with the avoidance of possible triggers that may cause an acute episode.  These include:
    • upper respiratory tract illness, exercise, hormonal fluctuations
    • dust mites, animal dander, mold
    • polen, cold air, food allergies
  • Also take into consideration that a patient may have an underlying medical condition that may exacerbate their asthma.
  • It is crucial to treat all underlying causes that may be implicated.
  • Treatment methods for asthma have adjusted as the focus has turned to treating inflammation.
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