Primary Care Speciality

    Asthma Management
    & Treatment in Texas

    Expert asthma care that helps you breathe easier. Our team creates personalized action plans so you can live fully — without your lungs holding you back.

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    25M
    Americans affected
    95%
    Can live normally
    About the Condition

    Understanding Asthma

    Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. With proper diagnosis and a personalized management plan, most people with asthma lead completely normal, active lives.

    0M
    Americans with Asthma
    About 8% of the US population
    0 in 13
    People have Asthma
    #1 chronic disease in children
    0.6M
    ER Visits Per Year
    Many are preventable with care
    0%
    Can Live Normal Lives
    With proper treatment & plans
    Know Your Triggers

    Common Asthma Triggers

    Identifying and avoiding your personal triggers is one of the most effective ways to reduce asthma attacks.

    Allergens
    Pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites
    Exercise
    Physical exertion, especially in cold air
    Cold Air
    Breathing cold or dry air
    Smoke
    Tobacco smoke, wood smoke, air pollution
    Infections
    Respiratory viruses like colds and flu
    Chemicals
    Strong odors, cleaning products, paints
    Stress
    Emotional stress and strong emotions
    Weather
    Humidity changes, thunderstorms
    Treatment

    Asthma Treatment Options

    A stepped treatment approach tailored to your severity level ensures you get the minimum medication needed for maximum control.

    Rescue Inhalers

    Quick-Relief Medications

    • Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs)
    • Albuterol — works within minutes
    • Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
    • Used for sudden symptom relief
    • Not for daily maintenance use

    Controller Medications

    Long-Term Daily Therapy

    • Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
    • Fluticasone, Budesonide, Beclomethasone
    • Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)
    • Combination ICS/LABA inhalers
    • Leukotriene modifiers (Montelukast)

    Biologic Therapies

    Advanced Severe Asthma Treatment

    • Dupilumab (Dupixent) — eosinophilic asthma
    • Mepolizumab (Nucala)
    • Omalizumab (Xolair) for allergic asthma
    • Benralizumab (Fasenra)
    • For moderate-to-severe uncontrolled asthma
    Action Plan

    Your Asthma Action Plan

    A written asthma action plan guides you on what to do based on your current symptoms and peak flow readings.

    Green Zone
    Doing Well

    No cough, wheeze, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. Can do usual activities.

    • Take your daily controller medication as prescribed
    • Continue normal activities
    • This is your goal zone
    Yellow Zone
    Caution

    Some cough, wheeze, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. Waking up at night.

    • Use your rescue inhaler (albuterol)
    • Add controller medications if directed
    • Call us if no improvement in 24 hours
    Red Zone
    Medical Alert

    Symptoms are severe. Can't do usual activities. Rescue inhaler not helping.

    • Use rescue inhaler immediately
    • Take oral corticosteroids if prescribed
    • Call 911 or go to ER if no relief

    Breathe Easier — Book Your Asthma Consultation

    Don't let asthma limit your life. Our experienced primary care team will assess your condition, review your triggers, and build a personalized treatment plan designed for you.

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