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SEBMF Asthma Treatments and Procedures

Asthma can unexpectedly interrupt your life. A new trigger can cause an attack and make it hard to recover. But asthma doesn't have to stop you from living the life you want. Doctors at Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation can help you successfully manage your asthma and live an active and healthy life.

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    High Quality Asthma Treatment

    Although asthma may be a lifelong condition, you can manage and control it. The asthma specialists in the Sutter Health network work with you to develop a treatment plan that identifies your asthma triggers, fits your lifestyle and helps you reduce symptoms.

    Treatment plans vary from person to person and may include a mix of therapies, procedures and medications. Your doctor will prescribe asthma medications based on your age, symptoms, severity of your asthma and possible side effects.

    Remember, your lungs do not get stronger or better at dealing with asthma if you "tough out" an attack without medication. Always take your medications as prescribed, and if you have any questions or side effects, call your doctor.

    Controller Medications

    Controller medications — also called long-term control medications or maintenance medications – prevent asthma symptoms from happening by preventing airway inflammation.

    You take them daily, and they can be inhaled or swallowed, as a pill or liquid. Options include:

    • Inhaled corticosteroids
    • Leukotriene modifiers
    • Combination inhalers: Corticosteroids and long-acting beta agonists

    Inhaled corticosteroids are the most common controller medications, usually given through an inhaler or nebulizer. They are not the same steroid drugs used by some athletes – corticosteroids are a safe and proven form of asthma treatment.

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    Rescue Medications

    Asthma rescue medications, or quick-relief medicines, quickly open up and help relax the muscles of your airways when you’re having trouble breathing or an asthma attack.

    The most prescribed rescue medications are bronchodilators, which are usually given through an inhaler or nebulizer.

    Short-acting Beta-agonists are also common rescue medications that are typically used right before exercising to help prevent asthma symptoms.

    If you use rescue medications twice a week or more, you may need to have your medication routine changed. Ask your doctor.

    Biologic Therapy

    Your doctor may recommend anti-IgE (biologic) therapy if you have moderate to severe allergic asthma with persistent symptoms despite taking controller medications. Anti-IgE therapy complements your medication treatment plan but does not replace it.

    When you are exposed to allergens, they cause an inflammation in your lungs that then cause your asthma symptoms. Anti-IgE therapy stops your asthma symptoms before they begin by blocking the antibody immunoglobulin E, which prevents inflammation from happening.

    For this therapy, your doctor or another healthcare professional will give you an injection once every two to four weeks. The dosage and frequency of treatment will depend on your IgE blood level and weight.

    Bronchial Thermoplasty

    This incision-free, minimally invasive procedure was developed for treating severe persistent asthma. Bronchial thermoplasty takes place over three sessions, and each session is about one hour long.

    During each session, a small, flexible tube called a bronchoscope is inserted through your nose or mouth. It is guided to your lungs and airways, where it places and expands a catheter to reduce airway smooth muscle. Your airways’ ability to tighten and cause an asthma attack is reduced when there is less muscle.

    After having bronchial thermoplasty, some patients have shown improved asthma control, fewer severe asthma attacks, fewer visits to Emergency Departments, and fewer missed school and/or work days.

    Helpful Resources:

    • How to use a Metered-dose Inhaler (PDF) when your spacer isn't available
    • How to use a DISKUS Inhaler (PDF)
    • Maximizing Your Asthma Care
    • Asthma Check-Up Questionnaire (PDF)

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    Specialized Asthma Care for Kids

    The pediatric asthma specialists in the Sutter Health network help kids learn how to manage this chronic condition so they can enjoy a normal, healthy childhood.

    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.
    Garima Gupta, D.O., MPH

    Garima Gupta, D.O., MPH

    • Critical Care Medicine

    Andrew S. McClintock-Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D.

    Andrew S. McClintock-Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D.

    • Pulmonary Disease

    • Critical Care Medicine

    Joshua J. Samuel, M.D.

    Joshua J. Samuel, M.D.

    • Pulmonary Disease

    • Critical Care Medicine

    Arash Minaie, D.O.

    Arash Minaie, D.O.

    • Pulmonary Disease

    • Critical Care Medicine

    Janice E. Manjuck, M.D.

    Janice E. Manjuck, M.D.

    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Antioch, CA 94509

    (925) 776-7725

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    20101 Lake Chabot Road

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    Oakland, CA 94609

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