Asthma treatment will vary from one person to the next depending on the severity of their symptoms or condition and what triggers their asthma attacks. The main goal of asthma treatment is to take any necessary steps to avoid an asthma attack from happening. This means determining the triggers for each patient’s asthma and figuring out how to avoid them. It isn’t always possible to avoid all triggers, and the triggers can change as people grow older. Therefore, treatment can also include regular, often daily, administration of preventative asthma medication. This can be found in the form of an inhaler or through oral medications. Even with preventative treatment, patients will need to closely monitor themselves for new triggers or symptoms developing despite the current course of treatment. This may mean the medications need to be adjusted, which is normal throughout the course of a person’s life. Most people with asthma will also have a quick-relief asthma inhaler to have on hand at all times. This is for use when they come into contact with an unavoidable trigger and start experiencing an asthma attack. The quick-relief inhaler will quickly open up the airways, allowing the patient to be able to breathe normally again. For the treatment of asthma, people can see one of the trained doctors at Nova Patient Care to discuss their treatment options. We serve patients from Woodbridge VA, Bethel VA, Dale City VA, Old Town Alexandria VA, Huntington VA, Fort Hunt VA, Arlington VA, Mclean VA, Idylwood VA, Kingstowne Center Alexandria VA, Franconia VA, Newington VA, Falls Church VA, Annandale VA, Tysons VA, Richmond Hwy Alexandria VA, Pentagon City Arlington VA, Seven Corners VA, Lake Barcroft, VA and surrounding areas.