Asthma

Treatment of Asthma at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex and severe cases of asthma in children and adults. Specialists in allergic diseases, pulmonary medicine and otorhinolaryngology (ENT) work together to help determine the type of asthma and to develop an asthma action plan for each patient.

Properly diagnosing asthma can be challenging because many diseases cause similar symptoms. Mayo Clinic specialists have access to the latest tests and technology for assessing asthma including a number of unique tests developed at Mayo. Read more about asthma diagnosis.

Asthma is a chronic condition requiring long-term care. Mayo Clinic believes in empowering individuals to learn long-term strategies for dealing with asthma, as well as managing episodic flare-ups. Asthma care is primarily aimed at controlling airway inflammation. Mayo Clinic patients work with their health care providers to:

• Learn how to use asthma medications
• Control asthma symptoms and triggers
• Monitor symptoms and lung function

Read more about asthma treatment options.

About Asthma

Asthma occurs when the main air passages of the lungs, the bronchial tubes, become inflamed. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten, and cells in the lungs produce extra mucus further narrowing the airways. This can cause minor wheezing to severe difficulty in breathing. In some cases, breathing may be so labored that an asthma attack becomes life-threatening.

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