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Asthma
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways. It has no known cause or cure. Symptoms may include:
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coughing
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wheezing
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shortness of breath
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chest tightness
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Most people with asthma live full, active lives. The key is to control the symptoms. At Halton Allergy we will diagnose the asthma and come up with a plan to manage the symptoms.
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Diagnosis
Symptoms:
When to see a specialist:
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https://howmuchistoomuch.ca/en/
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How we test at Halton Allergy
peakflow test
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spirometer
Management
At Halton Allergy, we'll come up with a management strategy that is specific for the individual patient.
Asthma Action Plan
- Adults
- Kids
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Triggers:
https://asthma.ca/asthma-triggers/
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Styaing Fit:
https://asthma.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ExerciseGuideEN.pdf
Medication
Delivery Mechanism
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Controllers
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Relievers