She owns Corpus Christi Allergy Associates in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Verywell Health: Physically, what can happen to the body if asthma is not controlled?
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Dr. Molina: Asthma is an inflammation.
Its a chronic condition, and its an inflammation of the airways.
Verywell Health: What is the public health impact of uncontrolled asthma?
Dr. Molina: There are a lot of people suffering from asthma.
Verywell Health: What are some reasons asthma goes uncontrolled or untreated?
And that is not true.
Asthma is a chronic disease that needs preventive treatment.
Verywell Health: How can providers help patients control their asthma?
Providers shouldnt assume that their patients going to walk out of the appointment understanding everything thats been explained.
Sometimes, providers need to use a different approach, or work with a multidisciplinary team.
Verywell Health: Do any groups of people suffer the consequences of asthma more than others?
Verywell Health: Howcanasthma be controlled to reduce consequences?
Dr. Molina: Asthma is not difficult to treat.
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