Medical Care for Asthma Management
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that needs to be managed continuously. It is one of the common long-term diseases that a patient should take seriously. Once diagnosed with asthma, you may have it all the time. Understanding what triggers your asthma and what to do during attacks are important to know. There are number of resources you can look into and learn more about your condition. At Jupiter Internal Medicine Associates, we are willing to work with you as your partner.
Benefits of Asthma Management
Although asthma has no cure, individuals with the condition can live full, active lives by effectively managing it. Successful asthma management is a collaborative effort between the patient and their doctor, focusing on understanding triggers, adhering to a personalized treatment plan, and monitoring symptoms. This often involves using prescribed medications, avoiding irritants, and recognizing early warning signs to prevent exacerbations.
Education and proactive care play essential roles in controlling asthma. Patients who understand their condition can better follow their action plans, use medications correctly, and respond to symptoms promptly. With advancements in treatments, such as improved inhaler technology and biologic therapies, managing asthma has become more effective, empowering individuals to maintain a high quality of life.
How Our Clinical Team Manages Asthma
Understand the nature of the disease
Your doctor can help you understand your condition. Since asthma is not the same to every person, you should learn and understand what triggers your attacks. You can make records on frequency of your attacks and what possible asthma triggers causes it. Talk freely to your doctor about any information regarding your condition. The more information you can give, the more he will be able to help you.
Take and continue medications as prescribed.
People with asthma do not take the same medicine. The doctor will prescribed medicine according to your age, symptoms, asthma triggers and condition. The doctor may try different medication to see what works best to keep your asthma under control. Taking it regularly and not taking risks is important. Talk to your doctor about whatever discomfort you have after taking medications. You can help your doctor prescribe the best medication if you are able to give more details.
Live a healthy lifestyle.
Living a healthy lifestyle can help eliminate asthma symptoms. Smoking puts a severe load on already compromise lungs. Though there is no specific diet for asthma, you should be careful of what you eat. Some asthma comes from the food you eat. Some type of preservatives and processed food may bother your condition. Sulphites (aka Sodium bisulphite) used as preservatives should be avoided. Talk to your doctor about diet and nutrition.
Regular physical activity is especially good for people with asthma. Talk to your doctor about possible exercise plan fit for your condition. Also, talk about how you feel after the exercise. Is there any discomfort? You should take care of your general health to be able to live an active life.