Asthma relief

If you suffer from asthma, you’re not alone. The Mayo Clinic estimates that approximately 10% of children and 5% of adults in the United States have asthma. About half of the children who develop asthma do so before age 10. Not only can asthma be frustrating to live with, it can be dangerous to your health. Dr. Iraklis C. Livas is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist who can accurately diagnose and effectively treat asthma. He can help you control your attacks so you can live a normal life, no matter what your age.

What is asthma?

While the cause of asthma is often unknown, it is often an inherited condition. There are many triggers that can contribute to the signs and symptoms of asthma. These include respiratory infections, exercise, cold air and stress. In addition, asthma can be triggered by exposure to pollen, mold spores, odors, smoke, animal dander and dust mites.
With asthma, your lungs and bronchial tubes become inflamed and limit airflow, which makes breathing difficult. Common symptoms of asthma include difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing. Asthma attacks can last minutes to hours or even days. While some attacks are mild, others can be life-threatening if airflow is severely obstructed.

Helping you breathe easier.

Your care with Dr. Livas begins with a comprehensive exam and health history and in-office testing, including a lung function test called spirometry, which is used for patients aged 4 and older. Dr. Livas will take the time to educate you about your condition. You’ll learn how to avoid asthma triggers and how to recognize and respond to an asthma attack early. To control your asthma, he offers oral asthma medications, inhalers and XOLAIR® steroid-free medication that is given by injection. Dr. Livas may also recommend allergy shots (immunotherapy), which can help prevent asthma attacks by making you less sensitive to allergens that trigger them.

For more information about asthma treatment or to schedule your personal appointment, call (800) 640-0246 or (859) 277-3114 today. Dr. Livas’ friendly staff will schedule your appointment at one of his eight convenient office locations.

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