Overview
Asthma control is judged by symptoms, rescue-inhaler use and lung function. Most people need a daily controller inhaler plus a written action plan for flares, with inhaler technique rechecked at each visit.
Common symptoms
- • Wheezing
- • Cough, often worse at night
- • Chest tightness
- • Shortness of breath with exercise
When to seek care
- • Rescue inhaler needed more than twice a week
- • Night-time awakenings from coughing
- • Severe breathlessness or trouble speaking (seek emergency care)
Specialists who treat asthma
Providers accepting patients
See allDr. Anthony Pacheco
Pulmonology
Elizabeth, NJ
Dr. Janet Leslie Lassiser
Pulmonology
Nashville, TN
Dr. Adriana Villegas
Pulmonology
Springfield, IL
Dr. Eugene Gregory Aguilar
Pulmonology
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Dorothy Ramos
Pulmonology
Pembroke Pines, FL
Dr. Jennifer O'Brien
Pulmonology
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Melissa Rogers
Pulmonology
Athens, GA
Dr. Andre Thompson
Pulmonology
Columbia, SC
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an allergist or a pulmonologist?
- An allergist is useful when allergic triggers drive symptoms; a pulmonologist is useful for difficult-to-control asthma or uncertain diagnosis.
This page is general health education, not medical advice, and does not create a patient relationship. Talk with a licensed clinician about your situation. In an emergency, call 911.