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We provide care in three easily-accessible locations across the Rio Grande Valley.

Weslaco

1604 East 8th St., Suite A
Weslaco, TX
Phone: (956) 447-5557

McAllen

5300 North McColl Rd., Suite 100
McAllen, TX
Phone: (956) 630-1000

Mission

1022 E. Griffin Pkwy.
Mission, TX 78572
Phone: (956) 833-6000

Pulmonary

Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which the airways become inflamed, making it difficult for the person to breathe. Of the 25 million people suffering from asthma in the U.S., about 7 million are children. Each year, more than 3 million new cases of asthma are diagnosed in America.

Sometimes, asthma symptoms are mild and go away on their own or after minimal treatment with asthma medicine. Other times, symptoms continue to get worse. Treating asthma symptoms when you first notice them is important. The Pulmonary and Sleep Center of the Valley has treatments that may keep the symptoms from worsening and causing a severe asthma attack.

Although there is no cure for asthma, most people with this condition are able to manage the disease by drawing from a variety of modern and effective treatment options. If you have asthma or think you may have asthma, the Pulmonary and Sleep Center of the Valley will help you take an active role in managing the disease. Treated effectively, asthma patients can live normal and active lives, and sleep through the night without interruption from asthmatic episodes.

How Do You Know If You Have Asthma?

If you experience symptoms of asthma, such as coughing, chest tightness, or wheezing, you may want to get evaluated for this disease. This evaluation usually includes a look at your medical history, a physical exam, a discussion of your symptoms, and lung function tests.

The most common test used to diagnose asthma is spirometry, which measures the amount and speed of your exhale. You may also undergo other tests in order to rule out conditions other than asthma. Once you receive a diagnosis, you can move forward with the treatment of your symptoms and the prevention of asthmatic episodes.

Asthma Treatment

Although there is no cure for asthma, most people who have asthma are able to manage the disease by drawing from a variety of modern and effective treatment options. The treatment that is right for you will depend upon the severity of your symptoms and how your disease responds.

For example, sometimes, asthma symptoms are mild and go away on their own or after minimal treatment with asthma medicine. Other times, symptoms continue to get worse. Treating asthma symptoms when you first notice them is important. The Pulmonary and Sleep Center of the Valley has treatments that may keep the symptoms from worsening and causing a severe asthma attack.