Asthma Management
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Expert Asthma Management & Treatment
Effective asthma management requires accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing monitoring to prevent flare-ups and maintain optimal lung function. We provide comprehensive asthma care including breathing tests, medication management, and action plan development. Walk-ins welcome at both Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations, open daily 8am-8pm.
When to Seek Asthma Care
- Frequent shortness of breath or wheezing
- Chest tightness or discomfort
- Persistent cough, especially at night or early morning
- Difficulty breathing during physical activity
- Increased use of rescue inhaler (more than twice weekly)
- Symptoms interfering with sleep or daily activities
- Frequent respiratory infections triggering symptoms
- Difficulty controlling symptoms with current medications
- Need for asthma action plan or medication adjustment
Our Comprehensive Asthma Care Approach
At True Compassion Urgent Care, we provide evidence-based asthma management combining diagnostic testing, personalized treatment plans, and patient education. Our medical providers perform thorough evaluations to assess asthma severity, identify triggers, and optimize medication regimens for better symptom control and quality of life.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Diagnostic Capabilities
Ongoing Management & Prevention
Successful asthma management is ongoing. Most patients see improvement within days to weeks of starting optimized treatment. Follow your personalized action plan, take controller medications daily as prescribed, use rescue inhalers only as needed, and avoid known triggers. Monitor peak flow readings if recommended. Return for follow-up if symptoms worsen, rescue inhaler use increases, or you develop signs of respiratory infection. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. For urgent but non-emergency conditions, visit True Compassion Urgent Care at either our Palm Beach Gardens or Stuart location. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
No appointment is necessary. We welcome walk-ins daily from 8am to 8pm at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations. However, asthma management often benefits from scheduled follow-up visits to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
Yes, our medical providers can prescribe both controller medications (for daily use) and rescue inhalers (for quick relief). We'll review your current medications, assess their effectiveness, and make adjustments as needed. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy.
An asthma action plan is a personalized written guide that helps you manage your asthma daily and recognize when symptoms are worsening. It includes your medications, trigger avoidance strategies, and specific instructions for what to do if symptoms flare up. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, having an action plan significantly improves asthma control and reduces emergency visits.
The frequency depends on your asthma severity and control. Well-controlled asthma typically requires evaluation every 3-6 months. If you're experiencing frequent symptoms, using your rescue inhaler more than twice weekly, or having nighttime symptoms, you should be evaluated sooner. Any significant change in symptoms warrants prompt evaluation.
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card, all current inhalers and medications (or a list), any previous asthma action plans, and a peak flow meter if you have one. If you've had recent breathing tests or chest X-rays, bring those results as well.
Seek emergency care immediately if you experience severe difficulty breathing, lips or fingernails turning blue, extreme difficulty speaking due to shortness of breath, confusion or altered mental status, or if your rescue inhaler isn't providing relief. These are signs of a severe asthma attack requiring emergency treatment.
Yes, identifying and avoiding triggers is a crucial part of asthma management. During your visit, we'll discuss your symptom patterns, environmental exposures, and potential triggers such as allergens, exercise, cold air, or respiratory infections. We'll provide specific strategies to minimize exposure to your identified triggers.
Absolutely. Proper inhaler technique is essential for effective asthma control. Studies show that up to 70% of patients use their inhalers incorrectly, reducing medication effectiveness. Our providers will demonstrate correct technique and watch you use your inhaler to ensure you're getting the full benefit of your medications.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
In case of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not rely on this information for emergency medical treatment.
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Ready to Get Care?
Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.