Asthma

If you’re one of the 27 million Americans with asthma, you can find the quality medical care you need at City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC. Diagnostic lung tests are available in the office for adults who have asthma symptoms like wheezing and a chronic cough. Board-certified nurse practitioner Olumuyiwa Tony Owoyomi, NP, personalizes an asthma management plan to treat existing symptoms and prevent additional asthma attacks. Call the Hempstead, New York, office today to schedule an asthma evaluation or book an appointment online.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes sudden inflammation in your throat, limiting your breathing. The lungs also produce extra mucus that can trigger a persistent cough.

While the root cause of asthma isn’t well understood, there are known factors that can stimulate an asthma attack, including allergies. Exposure to dust, mold, pet dander, and other environmental allergies can trigger shortness of breath, coughing, and other asthma symptoms.

You may also experience an asthma attack due to:

• Cold air
• Cold and flu
• Physical activity
• Certain foods and food preservatives
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Smoke and other environmental irritants

City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC provides comprehensive asthma care for adults in-office and through a virtual telehealth platform.

As an experienced nurse practitioner, Tony can diagnose the severity of your condition and customize a management plan to prevent frequent asthma attacks.

When should I schedule a diagnostic evaluation for asthma?

If you already have an asthma diagnosis and need help managing your conditions, schedule a consultation at City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC.

You should also schedule an appointment if you have new symptoms that may relate to asthma, including:

• Wheezing
• Persistent cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness or pain

Tony reviews your medical history and evaluates your symptoms. He also provides lung function tests in-office to assess how much air you can move in and out of your lungs to confirm or rule out an asthma diagnosis.

How is asthma treated?

Initially, you can reduce the frequency of asthma attacks by avoiding known triggers. Tony works closely with you to identify what allergens or activities contribute to asthma and develops a plan to prevent trigger exposure.

City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC also offers chronic care management resources to address moderate to severe asthma that isn’t treatable with lifestyle changes. Tony can prescribe short- or long-acting medications that you take orally. He may also recommend asthma medications that you inhale to stop an asthma attack in progress.

In some cases, you might need breathing treatments to open your airways and improve your breathing. Tony continues to monitor your progress with treatment during follow-up visits in the office or through the online telehealth platform.

Call City Hill Family Health NP, PLLC, today to schedule an asthma evaluation or book a consultation online.