There are lots of treatment options for asthma, but it’s important to keep in mind that asthma is a chronic condition, so treatment involves managing the symptoms of asthma. A patient with allergic asthma may benefit from allergy testing that can reveal allergens to avoid, like pet dander or dust. For a patient like that and for other patients, treatment could entail:

• Home use of an air conditioner/dehumidifier
• Using a controller medication to help prevent asthma attacks
• A prescription for and use of a rescue inhaler for asthma attacks
• Use of a nebulizer instead of an inhaler
• Vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia, conditions that can trigger flare-ups
• Allergy medications for allergic asthma
• Allergy immunotherapy for allergic asthma in some cases
• Immediate care at an urgent care clinic or at the ER (emergency room) when necessary
 
The best treatment is a comprehensive one that includes many of the treatments above and a long-term plan for symptom management.

Please remember that if a situation is or could be life-threatening, the only option for treatment is to call 911 and go to the ER. So long as the situation is non-life-threatening, and for the long-term treatment of asthma, go see a doctor, like an urgent care doctor. Generally, you should see a physician or urgent care doctor when:

• There are any changes to your symptoms
• Your asthma isn’t controlled properly-currently
• You have a minor flare-up and want professional care
• You have a minor asthma attack and you’re sure it’s only minor
• You want to change your approach to dealing with your asthma, like trying allergy immunotherapy
 
An urgent care clinic like ours can help with any of these things.

You definitely can, yes, so long as your situation is non-life-threatening. In fact, urgent care is the best place to go for minor flare-ups and minor asthma attacks. This is because urgent care can see you without the need for an appointment, allowing you to just walk in for immediate care right on the spot whenever the situation is minor but urgent. Urgent care is fully equipped to handle minor asthma situations.
 
In addition to that, urgent care can help you put together or adjust your plan for managing your asthma. We can provide any of the treatments we’ve mentioned, like immunotherapy and prescription medications, and more. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you or someone you love needs support in dealing with asthma; we can certainly help.

Yes, we do! Come see us today for immediate care or to get the long-term treatment you need for your asthma. There’s a lot we can do for you, so don’t hesitate to come by. We look forward to seeing you soon over here at Burbank Urgent Care! We serve patients from Burbank CA, Glendale CA, Pasadena CA, Beverly Hills CA, San Fernando CA, La Crescenta-Montrose CA, North Hollywood CA, Toluca Lake CA, Sunland CA and Kagel Canyon CA.