Asthma Attack Symptoms: What You Should Know
Can an urgent care doctor treat asthma?
People with mild asthma symptoms, such as moderate coughing or wheezing, can generally find the relief they need by visiting a STAT MED Urgent Care center. In fact, an urgent care center is a more affordable and faster alternative to the emergency room in non-life-threatening scenarios. In addition to immediate medical care for asthma, STAT MED Urgent Care also provides primary care services to meet the ongoing medical needs of asthma patients. To learn how we can help you or your child effectively manage asthma symptoms, contact us today or simply stop by when it’s best for your busy schedule. STAT MED Urgent Care is proud to supply first-class medical care to families in Concord, Lafayette, Livermore, and Brentwood — and surrounding communities.What is asthma?
This common condition – which affects about 25 million people in the United States alone, many of them children – triggers inf
lammation in the lung’s airways that can make it difficult to breathe. It can also cause uncomfortable bouts of coughing and wheezing. There is no known cure for asthma, but with the right information and a little help from your STAT MED provider, you can learn where to turn for appropriate asthma attack treatment and how to effectively manage your symptoms.
First, let’s take a look at asthma itself and what initiates this condition. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing in the airways that carry air to and from the lungs. Many people with asthma experience mild symptoms from time to time if they are exposed to their triggers, which may include certain allergies, airborne pollutants, medications, and other factors.
When should I go to the ER for asthma symptoms?
An asthma “attack” describes a more disruptive flare-up of symptoms. Signs of an asthma attack include:- Difficulty catching your breath, severe wheezing or coughing, and pain or tightness in your chest
- Breathlessness that prevents you from speaking in complete sentences
- Symptoms that do not improve with the use of a rescue inhaler
- Unusually low PEW (peak expiratory flow) readings for those who use a peak flow meter