What is Asthma?
Chapa-De Indian Health Auburn Grass Valley | Medical Clinic
Asthma is a common disease that can affect both children and adults. People can also develop asthma later in life. Asthma is a chronic care condition. That means it requires ongoing monitoring and care to ensure it is appropriately addressed. Being diagnosed with asthma may seem scary, but many options are available to help people control their asthma.
What is Asthma?
According to the CDC, asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. People with asthma have asthma attacks. They are triggered by something bothering their lungs. Some common triggers are:
- Smoke from tobacco, or burning wood or grass
- Dust mites or cockroach allergens
- Outdoor air pollution
- Pets
- Mold
- Infections like the flu
Symptoms of asthma include:
- Wheezing
- Breathlessness
- Chest tightness
- Trouble breathing
- Coughing at night or early in the morning
Learn more about asthma HERE.
Asthma Care at Chapa-De
There are many different options available to treat asthma. It can include long-term treatments and quick-relief solutions. Not everyone with asthma will follow the same care plan. The providers at Chapa-De are committed to working with patients to ensure they have a plan that works for them.
Patients with chronic care conditions often visit our pharmacy regularly. Chapa-De’s Clinic Pharmacist, Dr. Phillip Nguyen, is an expert in helping patients understand and manage their medications. Get to know Dr. Nguyen HERE.
For more information, call our Auburn location at (530) 887-2800 or our Grass Valley location at (530) 477-8545 or visit us online at chapa-de.org.
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