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At Certified Allergy & Asthma Consultants, we diagnose and treat asthma for patients throughout New York’s Capital Region. Our specialists evaluate the underlying causes of asthma symptoms and develop personalized treatment plans designed to improve breathing and reduce the risk of asthma attacks.
Asthma affects millions of people in the United States and is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions in both children and adults.
With proper diagnosis and management, most individuals with asthma can successfully control their symptoms and maintain normal daily activities.
Triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
Symptoms occur during or after physical activity.
Symptoms triggered by irritants, infections, or environmental factors.
A more complex form of asthma that may require advanced therapies.
Asthma symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may occur occasionally or frequently.
Symptoms may worsen during asthma attacks, when airway inflammation and narrowing become more severe.
Asthma can present in several different forms depending on the underlying cause and triggers.
Identifying and avoiding triggers is an important part of asthma management.Â
Diagnosing asthma involves reviewing symptoms, medical history, and lung function.
At Certified Allergy & Asthma Consultants, evaluation may include:
A breathing test that measures how much air you can inhale and exhale and how quickly air moves through the lungs. Spirometry is one of the most common tests used to diagnose asthma.
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing measures airway inflammation associated with allergic asthma.
Identifying environmental allergens can help determine whether allergies are contributing to asthma symptoms.
These tests help physicians understand lung function and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
Asthma treatment focuses on controlling inflammation, preventing symptoms, and reducing the risk of severe attacks.
Medications Asthma medications generally fall into two categories:
Quick-Relief Medications: Used to rapidly open the airways during asthma symptoms or attacks.
Controller Medications: Taken daily to reduce airway inflammation and prevent symptoms.
For patients with allergic asthma, managing underlying allergies can help improve asthma control.
Treatment options may include:
For individuals with moderate to severe asthma, biologic medications may be recommended. These treatments target specific immune pathways that contribute to airway inflammation.
Biologics may help reduce asthma attacks and improve symptom control for certain patients.
Effective asthma management typically involves several strategies.
Patients may benefit from:
Regular follow-up with an allergist helps ensure that treatment remains effective and symptoms remain well controlled.
Our board-certified clinical allergists are specially trained to diagnose what’s causing your allergies and how to treat them safely and effectively.
