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Asthma Treatment and Medications
Asthma treatment involves the use of "rescue" medications to treat asthma symptoms and "preventive" medications to keep asthma under control, as well as a plan to track and manage your asthma symptoms. See your pulmonologist about asthma treatment options and to develop a personalized Asthma Action Plan. More...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open in people who have breathing problems, such as sleep apnea. CPAP treatment is done with a CPAP machine during sleep, keeping the airways from collapsing or becoming blocked. Many people who use CPAP report feeling better once they begin treatment. A pulmonologist can help determine whether you have sleep apnea and if CPAP would be helpful for relieving your symptoms. More...
Living With COPD
COPD leads to a variety of respiratory symptoms, including cough and difficulty breathing. Symptoms come and go and additional treatment is often required during periods of worsening symptoms (exacertabtions). There is no cure for COPD, but there are several inhaled medications that can help to control the symptoms. If COPD symptoms suddenly worsen, it is important to call your pulmonologist who may prescribe different inhaled medications or an antibiotic and recommend that you be seen for further evaluation. More...
Lung Function Tests
Lung function tests (LFTs), also called pulmonary function tests (PFTs), are used by pulmonologists to diagnose respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. They may also be used to see how well treatments, such as asthma medications, are working. Lung function tests measure the size of your lungs, how well the air can move in (inspiration) and out of the lungs (expiration), and how well your lungs deliver oxygen to your blood. More...