COPD and Asthma Management

Australians need proper COPD and Asthma Management care to address these common yet potentially deadly respiratory diseases.

About one out of nine Australians were diagnosed with asthma based on the 2017-2018 report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It is a prevalent chronic ailment that disturbs the airways. Meanwhile, one in 20 people in the country has the fatal Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Patients must seek proper regular treatments to avoid serious complications since both can have a significant effect on a person’s life.

At Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre, our medical experts can diagnose and treat various respiratory diseases like COPD and asthma. We can also help you manage your illnesses to improve your quality of life. To book an appointment, call us on 0000 000 000

Common Symptoms of COPD and Asthma

Our doctors are knowledgeable about all the typical features of these respiratory disorders. 

The common symptoms of Asthma include:

  • Wheezing
  • Chest tightness
  • Coughing
  • Being breathless 
  • Fast heartbeat 
  • Exhaustion
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • fainting
  • Blue lips or fingers 

Meanwhile, the common traits of COPD are: 

  • Frequent coughing or wheezing
  • Frequent respiratory infections
  • Shortness of breath
  • Excess phlegm or sputum
  • Blueness of fingernail beds or lips
  • Difficulty taking deep breath
     
Common Symptoms of COPD and Asthma

Treating COPD and Asthma

The doctors at Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre are experienced in all the latest COPD and Asthma Management practices. It includes the best treatments to address both illnesses. 

For COPD Treatments, our doctors usually recommend using various medications like inhaled steroids, oral steroids, bronchodilators, antibiotics, and combination inhalers. Severe cases are often required to undergo lung therapies such as pulmonary rehabilitation and oxygen therapy. Surgeries like bullectomy, lung volume reduction, or lung transplant may also be necessary to address the ailment completely. 

Meanwhile, Asthma patients are advised to take quick-relief medications like intravenous and oral corticosteroids, short-acting beta-agonists, and ipratropium. The doctor may also prescribe allergy medications, bronchial thermoplasty, and long-term asthma control medications.  

Treating COPD and Asthma

What to Expect From COPD and Asthma Management

At Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre, we will help you Manage Your Asthma or COPD by starting with the appropriate diagnosis. Our doctors will ask you to undergo various examinations like allergy tests, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function, laryngoscopy and radiographic test to help determine the scope of your disease. 

Once your triggers are determined, we will provide instructions on how to avoid them. We will also help you monitor your symptoms and work on your treatments to reduce the discomforts caused by these diseases. 

Our team can also arrange additional services for Long-term Treatments of COPD and Asthma symptoms.  

Beating COPD and Asthma Through Proper Management

COPD may turn worse in the long run. So ensure that you will have regular consultations with your doctor to monitor your progression. It is necessary to attend all your follow up checkups to ensure that your treatments are working or modify your prescriptions if the current one is not working. 

Managing Asthma is simpler since it only requires you to use your inhaler religiously to alleviate the condition. Regular checkups will help you and your doctor find out your best course of action to avoid persistent attacks. Most importantly, we will provide instructions to help you quit smoking to improve your condition and overall health. 


Schedule Your COPD and Asthma Management Consultations

You can manage your COPD or Asthma effectively by working with our doctors and coming up with a focused treatment plan. So, call our friendly staff at Batemans Bay Medical and Skin Centre to schedule your appointment. Call us on 0000 000 000

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