Inflammation, narrowing, and mucus production in the airways make it difficult to breathe. Asthma can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Many factors can trigger asthma, including allergens, irritants, infections, exercise, stress, and weather changes. There are many types of asthma, but it is more common in children, young adults, and people with a family history of asthma. Asthma can be mild, moderate, or severe, intermittent, or persistent.
It is possible to diagnose asthma with a medical history, a physical exam, an allergy test, or a spirometry test. Medications, inhalers, nebulizers, or immunotherapy can be used to treat asthma. For many asthma patients, managing their asthma can be challenging and costly. Patients may experience long waiting times, high deductibles, copays, coinsurance, or surprise bills, or feel rushed or dissatisfied with their treatment. A person who believes money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money, as Benjamin Franklin said.
The following are some examples of how DPC can improve asthma patients' quality of life and outcomes:
In a study, patients who received DPC had lower hospitalization rates and lower total health care costs than patients who received traditional fee-for-service care.
By using immunotherapy and nebulizers, a DPC doctor was able to improve control over a patient with severe asthma who suffered from frequent attacks.
Through the use of inhalers and allergy medication, a DPC patient was able to improve his lung function and reduce the symptoms associated with mild asthma he had developed from working in a dusty environment.
A DPC practice can offer you a personalized approach to managing your lung health and overall well-being if you have asthma or are at risk of developing it.
As Leonardo da Vinci said, "Air is to the human body what wind is to a sailboat." Take good care of your lungs with DPC.
