Contents:
- Medical Video: Child Asthma | Diagnosis and Treatment
- Family doctor general practitioner
- Pediatrician
- Pulmonologist
- Allergic and immunological
- Respiratory Therapist
- List questions for your doctor
Medical Video: Child Asthma | Diagnosis and Treatment
There are different doctors who can help you diagnose and treat your asthma, depending on your age and health condition. You will definitely start with your doctor's subscription. They can refer you to other specialists if necessary.
Family doctor general practitioner
If you experience any asthma symptoms, start by making an appointment with your family doctor. Your family doctor can explain all the health conditions you need and advise you for the next stage.
Pediatrician
If your child has symptoms, you should immediately see a pediatrician. A pediatrician is an internist (internist) with special training to deal with children. When your child has been examined for other possible symptoms, your pediatrician can refer you to a specialist for specific examination and treatment.
Pulmonologist
You may be referred to pulmonologist. Pulmonologists are specialist doctors who have been trained in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory diseases. A pulmonologist can treat asthma and other respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and emphysema.
Allergic and immunological
An allergist is a pediatrician or internist who has taken additional training in the immune system. Usually, asthma is the result of an unusual response or over-response to a harmless normal compound. An allergist or immunologist can evaluate your symptoms, carry out a diagnostic examination, and determine whether your immune system is the source of your asthma.
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists are experts who have been specially trained to deal with respiratory problems caused by asthma and other disorders. They can guide you in breathing treatments and exercises to restore your lung function.
List questions for your doctor
Small preparation before your meeting with a doctor can improve the quality of your time with your doctor. Prepare to answer questions about medical records about your health, family, and details about your asthma symptoms. Write as much detail as you can remember before meeting with the doctor so that you can have information that will be useful later when needed.
Here are some examples of questions that you might want to ask your doctor:
- How do I know if I have asthma or just allergies?
- Do I need an examination before you can treat my asthma symptoms?
- Should I take medicine? Or enough just with an inhaler?
- What medicines are contained in the inhaler? What are the side effects?
- Is there something I can do to prevent an asthma attack?
