Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects millions of people, leading to airway inflammation and breathing difficulties. At AAI-C, we specialize in asthma diagnosis, treatment, and management, helping patients in Gainesville, Florida, control their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

If you have asthma, your airways are always inflamed and sensitive. Exposure to certain triggers can cause them to become even more swollen, tighten the muscles around them, and increase mucus production—leading to coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Common Asthma Triggers Include:
● Air pollution
● Strong odors (perfumes, cleaning products, chemicals)
● Smoke (wood smoke, tobacco smoke, wildfire smoke)
● Pets and animal dander
● Dust mites
● Mold and mildew
● Weather changes (cold air, humidity, storms)
● Physical activity (exercise-induced asthma)
● Allergens (pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores)
● Respiratory infections (colds, flu, sinus infections)
● Stress and anxiety
Each person’s asthma triggers are unique, so identifying and avoiding your personal triggers is key to preventing flare-ups.

Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA)
For some individuals, asthma symptoms occur only during physical activity. This is known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). With proper management, including pre-exercise treatment plans, those with EIA can stay active and participate in sports without limitations.
Allergic Asthma
Many asthma patients also suffer from allergies, a condition known as allergic asthma.Common allergy triggers include pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and mold spores. Identifying and managing these allergens can significantly reduce asthma symptoms.
Childhood Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in children, with most cases developing before age five. Proper diagnosis and early intervention are crucial to helping children breathe easier and lead active, healthy lives.

At AAI-C, our expert allergists and immunologists use advanced diagnostic tools to accurately assess and manage asthma.
Our Asthma Diagnosis Process Includes:
● Comprehensive medical history and symptom evaluation
● Allergy skin testing to identify allergic triggers
● Lung function tests (spirometry, peak flow measurement) to measure airway function
● Personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific asthma triggers and lifestyle
Treatment Options:
● Controller medications (anti-inflammatory treatments to prevent attacks)
● Rescue inhalers (quick relief for flare-ups)
● Allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots) for allergic asthma
● Anti-IgE biologic therapy for severe cases
● Personalized asthma action plans for long-term management