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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.

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.

Sutter Health Asthma Research Sutter Health Asthma Research

Doctors at California Pacific Medical Center

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Charles C. McDonald, M.D.

Charles C. McDonald, M.D.

  • Pulmonary Disease

Heba Ismail, M.D.

Heba Ismail, M.D.

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

Vinayak M. Jha, M.D.

Vinayak M. Jha, M.D.

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

Rachna G. Wadia, M.D.

Rachna G. Wadia, M.D.

  • Pediatric Pulmonology

Frank M. Delen, M.D.

Frank M. Delen, M.D.

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

Ryan H. Dougherty, M.D., FCCP

Ryan H. Dougherty, M.D., FCCP

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

Eric D. Zee, M.D.

Eric D. Zee, M.D.

  • Pediatric Pulmonology

Christopher R. Brown, M.D.

Christopher R. Brown, M.D.

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

Helena L. Wang, M.D., FCCP

Helena L. Wang, M.D., FCCP

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

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2333 Buchanan Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 600-6000

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