Asthma
Struggling to breathe? Find your breath.
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs, causing them to become inflamed and narrowed, leading to symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. These symptoms can vary from mild to severe and are often triggered by allergens, exercise, cold air, or respiratory infections. Managing asthma effectively requires a personalized action plan that includes avoiding known triggers, using prescribed inhalers or medications to prevent and treat symptoms, and monitoring lung function.
Mahalo provides a convenient way to consult with healthcare providers specialized in respiratory conditions. Through virtual consultations, you can discuss your asthma symptoms, receive a tailored treatment plan, and get guidance on managing your condition to maintain control and minimize the impact on your daily life, all from the safety and privacy of your home.
Precautions
- Stay away from asthma triggers as much as possible. Common triggers include tobacco smoke, dust mites, outdoor air pollution, pets, mold, and pollen. Identify your triggers and take steps to avoid or minimize exposure.
- Practice breathing exercises that can help you gain more control over your breathing and reduce stress. Techniques such as pursed-lip breathing or diaphragmatic breathing are beneficial for people with asthma.
- Maintain a clean home environment. Regularly wash bedding in hot water to kill dust mites, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to reduce dust, and consider using a dehumidifier to keep indoor humidity levels between 30% and 50% to inhibit mold growth.
Common Medications
- Inhaled corticosteroids such as Fluticasone (Flovent), Budesonide (Pulmicort), or Beclomethasone (Qvar)
- Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) such as Salmeterol (Serevent), Formoterol (Foradil), or Vilanterol (Breo Ellipta)
- Combination inhalers containing both corticosteroids and LABAs such as Fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair), Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort), or Fluticasone/vilanterol (Breo Ellipta)
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Complete a brief online health survey to share your health history and current condition. This quick assessment helps personalize recommendations.
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Your responses will be evaluated by a board-certified physician who will then send a specific treatment plan, ensuring you care is individualized.
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Get responses from your healthcare team through secure messaging and receive medication from your preferred pharmacy.
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