ASTHMA & COPD CLINIC
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What is Asthma?
- A breathing problem that is able to be controlled with
medicine called “inhalers” - When your lungs are exposed to certain triggers, you will experience breathing problems called an “asthma attack”
- Asthma is more common in children over 3 years
old, but can occur at any age
Asthma Symptoms:
- Dry hacking cough
- Shortness of breath, especially with activity
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
What are triggers?
Triggers are particles in the air you breathe and/or medicines that can cause symptoms of asthma.
Examples of Triggers:
- Pollens
- Mold
- Allergens
- Air Pollution like gas fumes or smoke
- Chemicals
- Chalk dust
- Perfumes
- Dust
- Dust mites (little bugs that live in bedding)
- Pet dander
- Medicines (aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine –NSAID)
- Emotions like stress and anxiety
- Acid reflux from stomach
Things to know:
- Asthma Control Test: questions about my asthma symptoms in the past 4 weeks.
- Asthma Action Plan: instructions from my doctor if I have an “asthma attack” and what I need to do.
- Peak Flow Meter: a breathing tool to help me know when my asthma is getting worse. It is used like a traffic light – “Green” means I am doing good, “Yellow” means I need to proceed with caution, “Red” means I need to get help RIGHT AWAY!
- Quick-Relief Medicine: an inhaler that will help “open” my lungs quickly when I am having asthma symptoms.
What should I do?
- Take the Asthma Control Test with every doctor visit
- Identify what triggers my asthma symptoms
- Discuss an Asthma Action Plan with my doctor
- Carry my Quick-Relief Medicine with me at all times
- Take my medicine as indicated by the doctor
- Discuss regular screening with my doctor – a Pulmonary Function Test
Contact us today to schedule an appointment: 210-695-1900
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We have three conveniently located clinics to serve you; two are located in San Antonio and one is located in Helotes.
MAIN LOCATION
7579 N. Loop 1604 W.
Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78249
HEART PLAZA ONE
6800 IH-10 W
Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78201
HELOTES
12952 Bandera Rd
Suite. 105
Helotes, TX 78023
Call Us
(210) 695 – 1900
FAX
(210) 695 – 1901
Email Us
info@banderafamily.com
ABOUT US
Bandera Family Medical Group is a full-service medical facility whose goal is to keep patients healthy and provide the best service.