Control Is Key

Those with asthma know that attacks can be dangerous and frightening. When asthma is not well managed on an ongoing basis, the constant threat of an attack can be stressful. Well-controlled asthma can mean living more at ease, knowing the risk of serious symptoms is low. With new, innovative treatments available for asthma maintenance, you can breathe easier knowing that relief is possible.

Asthma Treatments at Modena Allergy + Asthma

With extensive training, experience, and research, board-certified Dr. Brian Modena, M.D., M.Sc., is dedicated to helping each of his patients achieve a better quality of life through scientifically backed Asthma Treatments and testing. The entire team at Modena Allergy + Asthma in Torrance is committed to providing every patient with completely personalized care for their asthma.

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition causing breathing difficulties and cough in some patients. This condition is characterized by the constriction or narrowing of small airways in the lungs, known as bronchi. This inflammation results in significantly reduced airflow in and out of the lungs. Asthma varies in severity, ranging from mild to moderate episodes that may occur weekly, monthly, or less frequently, to severe cases marked by frequent and urgent asthma attacks. This condition can also have a wide variety of causes and triggers.

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Asthma Causes and Symptoms

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

Common risk factors for the development of asthma include family history, allergies, chronic viral respiratory concerns, and smoking or exposure to smoking. Additional indicators could include environmental pollutants or obesity. Many people living with asthma experience symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing episodes, chest tightness, and chest pain. Even with a general idea of what asthma looks like and its causes, research is always ongoing for precise triggers to develop more effective Asthma Treatments.

What types of Asthma treatments are available?

Crafting Your Asthma Action Plan

Typically, bronchodilator rescue inhalers are a front-line treatment for serious or ongoing asthma symptoms. In severe cases, steroids may be used to manage urgent symptoms that a rescue inhaler did not resolve. However, the use of steroids, both long-term and short-term, can have adverse side effects, so effective management of asthma symptoms is the ideal solution. Innovative treatments like monoclonal antibodies or biologics can help address asthma symptoms without taking on the risks of steroids.

Rescue Inhalers

For many individuals with asthma, rescue inhalers are a necessary part of life. When someone experiences an asthma attack due to a known trigger or something unexpected, a rescue or short-term inhaler can be used to reverse the symptoms or help improve them until more extensive medical assistance can be sought out. While they work quickly and are usually incredibly effective, they are meant for urgent needs, not asthma maintenance.

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy

In recent years, the use of monoclonal antibody therapy has become recognized as an innovative treatment option for many types of diseases. This includes our Torrance Asthma Treatment, where monoclonal antibody therapy has been shown to improve the frequency of severe asthma attacks and to be effective as an asthma maintenance tool. This treatment is administered in-office via IV and works by sending signals in the body that block the immune response, which causes asthma symptoms on a molecular level.

Am I a candidate for Asthma Treatment?

Your Asthma Treatment Options

Patients with severe or moderate asthma may be good candidates for Asthma Treatments in Torrance, like monoclonal antibody therapy, and should be evaluated for asthma management techniques. It's important to seek treatment with a specialist, even in the case of mild asthma. This will ensure that the condition is being managed well, and in the event it worsens, the patient is aware of the signs to look for and has a practitioner familiar with their history readily available.

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Why choose Modena Allergy + Asthma?

At Modena Allergy + Asthma, our team of compassionate and experienced specialists is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to patients of all ages with asthma, allergies, and immune-related conditions. Led by Dr. Brian Modena, his incredible passion for enhancing the quality of life and overall health of his patients is deeply rooted in personal experience. As an asthma sufferer himself, along with several close family members, he understands firsthand the challenges and struggles of dealing with asthma.

We strive to deliver the most advanced and effective Asthma Treatment options available, tailored to each patient's unique needs. When you choose Modena Allergy + Asthma, you can be confident that you are placing your health in the hands of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.