Do I Have Asthma? The Symptoms of Asthma

There are somewhere around 230 million people around the world who are experiencing symptoms of asthma in some form or fashion.

Unfortunately, many of these people are unable to find knowledgeable support and relief for their symptoms.

If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, and/or trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing, then you should have an evaluation to see if you have an asthmatic condition.

Symptoms might also include a whistling or wheezing sound when you exhale (especially in children), or frequent coughing or wheezing attacks.

Dr. Long and his team are professionals trained in the evaluation and treatment of asthma and can help you find the relief you are looking for.

With offices in Temple, Texas and Harker Heights, Texas, you can find an office and appointment time convenient for you. Call to discuss your asthma with a seasoned professional:

Temple Texas Asthma Clinic: 254-773-8916

Harker Heights Asthma Clinic: (254) 432-5945

Is Your Asthma Getting Worse?

Having symptoms yourself or seeing asthmatic symptoms in your child can be a scary experience. That experience is amplified when those asthmatic symptoms start to worsen.

Some signs that your asthma is getting worse and should be properly diagnosed and treated immediately include any of the asthmatic signs above becoming more intense, bothersome, or frequent.

If you or your child is experiencing increased difficulty breathing, you will want to schedule a time to get a peak flow meter reading, which is a medical device that showcases how well your lungs are working.

Finally, if you find yourself having to use or rely on your asthma inhaler more and more often, then you will definitely want to make sure you seek a new evaluation and treatment for your asthma condition.

Dr. Long and his team have been treating asthma for over 30 years in the Temple, Texas and Harker Heights, Texas areas.

It is very simple to schedule a consultation with him to help you find the relief you require for minimizing your asthmatic symptoms:

Temple Texas Asthma Clinic: 254-773-8916

Harker Heights Asthma Clinic: (254) 432-5945

What kind of asthma do I have?

There are various types of asthma that a person might be suffering from and until you seek professional attention via an evaluation at an asthma treatment facility, it can be difficult to diagnose the severity of your condition.

Some people have asthma which only intensifies in certain situations, which include:

• Asthma Brought About By Exercise — if you find your asthma symptoms intensify when you are working out or that your symptoms are worse when the air is cold and dry, then you’ll want to be evaluated for exercise-induced asthma
• Workplace Irritants — if you’re working in an unsafe environment with many airborne irritants like chemical fumes, gases, or dust, then you may suffer from occupational asthma
• Asthma Brought on By Allergies — for many, their asthma is triggered by airborne substances like pollen, mold spores, cockroach waste, or particles of skin and dried saliva shed by pets. If any of these external factors are present in your life and flare up as asthma symptoms, you may suffer from allergy-induced asthma.

Should I See an Asthma or Allergist Provider in Temple, Texas?

We should never treat asthmatic symptoms lightly, as they can sometimes prove to be life-threatening. That said, early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve your quality of life and mitigate many of the risks and symptoms associated with asthma.

Asthma treatment may seem scary, but Dr. Long and his team are trained to make the process simple, easy, and educational (some even call it fun!). If you are noticing asthma-like symptoms, please give our asthma clinic in Temple, Texas or Harker Heights, Texas a call so that we can properly diagnose what’s happening with your lungs and get you the relief you deserve.

If you think you have asthma, please call us and we can walk you through the next steps.

Temple Texas Asthma Clinic: 254-773-8916

Harker Heights Asthma Clinic: (254) 432-5945

Thank you.