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CPMC Asthma Consultation and Testing

Asthma symptoms can be confused with a number of different disorders, making it hard to control. To ensure an accurate diagnosis, asthma specialists at California Pacific Medical Center use the latest in diagnostic testing and imaging. Once you have a diagnosis, experts work with you to create a treatment plan that works for your lifestyle.

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  • Allergy Testing
  • Occupational and Environmental Asthma Evaluation
  • Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnosing Asthma

Asthma symptoms – wheezing, persistent coughing, difficulty breathing – can be scary and uncomfortable. Because these symptoms can caused by many other conditions, such as allergies, sinus infections, and bronchial disorders, specialists in the Sutter Health network use a variety of tests to accurately diagnose asthma. With the right diagnosis, experts can help you reduce triggers and ease symptoms.

Allergy Testing

For most allergy tests, your blood or skin is exposed to allergens then closely monitored to see if there is an allergic reaction. Common allergy tests include a blood test, a skin prick or scratch test, intradermal skin test or patch skin testing.

Bronchoprovocation Testing

This test measures how sensitive your airways are by repeatedly measuring your Breathing While You Exercise (PDF), breathe in cold air, or breathe in the chemical methacholine.

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Diagnostic Imaging

A chest X-ray or electrocardiogram (EKG) can help your doctor deduce whether your symptoms are being caused by asthma, another disease or an obstruction.

Pulmonary Function Tests

These lung function tests measure how well your lungs can take in and release air. Spirometry and Peak Airflow Tests (PDF) are among the most commonly used to measure how fast and how much air you can breathe in and out. 

Once you are diagnosed with asthma, plan to see your primary care doctor or pulmonologist twice a year for “asthma only” appointments. For tips on how to prepare for these visits, read our article on maximizing your asthma care.

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Comprehensive Asthma Treatment

After receiving your asthma test results, you can get high quality treatment in the Sutter Health network. Our asthma specialists will give you the tools you need to successfully manage your condition, and can help you develop asthma attack coping skills as well as action plans.

Asthma Research

Sutter Health Asthma Research
Asthma is the most common chronic disease of children in the U.S. It inflames and narrows breathing airways and, if untreated, can kill. Asthma tends to run in families, but environmental factors like pollen and pollution also trigger it. Research looks for ways to improve treatment today and prevent asthma in the future.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Helena L. Wang, M.D., FCCP

Helena L. Wang, M.D., FCCP

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

Karen A. Hardy, M.D.

Karen A. Hardy, M.D.

  • Pediatric Pulmonology

Schuman Tam, M.D.

Schuman Tam, M.D.

  • Allergy and Immunology

Tze-Ming Chen, M.D., FCCP

Tze-Ming Chen, M.D., FCCP

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

Jey K. Chung, M.D., FCCP

Jey K. Chung, M.D., FCCP

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

Sean R. Townsend, M.D.

Sean R. Townsend, M.D.

  • Critical Care Medicine

Charles C. McDonald, M.D.

Charles C. McDonald, M.D.

  • Pulmonary Disease

Brandon S. Lu, M.D.

Brandon S. Lu, M.D.

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

Katharine Fast, M.D.

Katharine Fast, M.D.

  • Allergy and Immunology

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CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

2333 Buchanan Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 600-6000

CPMC Mission Bernal Campus

CPMC Mission Bernal Campus

3555 Cesar Chavez Street

San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 600-6000

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