Online asthma management with a doctor you choose

The most common symptoms of asthma include:

• Coughing
• Wheezing (noisy breathing)
• Difficulty talking
• Panic and anxiety
• Chest pain
• Pale skin and sweating
• Blue lips and fingernails

Asthma has to be diagnosed by a doctor, and the good news is HealthTap is here to help. A great first step is to book an online appointment with one of our primary care doctors. They will review your medical history and ask you some questions about your symptoms, health conditions or allergies, as well as any medications you are taking. Then, if needed they are able to order further tests and prescribe asthma medication online.

A few actions you can take to reduce the chances of having an asthma attack include:

• Speak to your doctor about what can trigger an attack and avoid those things when possible
• Avoid smoking
• Get a flu shot every year
• Take any long-term (preventative) asthma medications your doctor prescribes

In addition to using your prescribed asthma inhaler, ways to help relieve the symptoms of an asthma attack include:

• Take slow, deep breaths
• Sit up straight
• Stay calm
• Drink warm liquids

The two most common types of asthma treatment are medications to prevent an asthma attack and medications to take if you have an asthma attack. These asthma medications can come as an inhaler, pill, nebulizer solution, or oral liquid form.

There are some asthma medications that can be bought over the counter, but there is a risk of side effects and they may not be to best or right medication for you. With HealthTap it is quick, easy, and affordable to set up on an online appointment to speak with a doctor. Our primary care doctors will assess your symptoms and medical history, and if necessary, have the correct medications prescribed to you.