Asthma treatment must be highly individualized to be effective. Remedies include anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator inhalers, oral medications, and asthma drugs delivered via a nebulizer or breathing machine. If you suffer from asthma, you are probably aware that there is no cure. Therefore, the goal of treatment is to prevent and control its chronic and troublesome symptoms to allow you to lead a normal life.
At St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute, Dr. Frank Averill will work closely with you to determine which asthma treatment options would be most beneficial for you. As a respiratory specialist with more than 20 years of experience in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma, along with a fellowship in allergy and immunology from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Averill is well qualified to provide asthma treatment to patients from Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Trinity, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, and other nearby FL cities.
An effective asthma treatment program will:
- Teach you how to avoid substances that irritate the airways of your lungs and trigger asthma symptoms
- Manage your symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath
- Improve your airflow and help you maintain adequate lung function
- Reduce your need for quick-relief (rescue) medications
- Enable you to maintain a healthy lifestyle and participate in physical activity
- Allow you to sleep through the night
- Prevent asthma attacks, and thus avoid emergency room visits, hospital stays, and missed work or school days
At St. Francis, we have the extensive knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment necessary to create an ongoing asthma treatment regimen that will help you breathe easier and lead a healthier and happier life.
Patients in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, Largo, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, and the surrounding Florida area can contact St. Francis today to schedule an asthma treatment consultation with Dr. Averill. We also offer treatment for COPD, bronchitis, and seasonal allergies, and we are committed to providing the best care possible for all of your sleep, allergy and asthma, pulmonary, and weight management needs.