Breathe Easier with in Home Asthma Treatment & Relief in Flagstaff
Mend Mobile Care for Asthma
Mend Care’s mobile urgent care is equipped to handle mild to moderate asthma exacerbationsns. We serve long time residents, NAU students and visitors. With the inability to provide in home nebulizer treatment in Flagstaff
Asthma
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects your airways, making them inflamed and sensitive. During an asthma flare-up, the airways can narrow, making it difficult to breathe.
Common Asthma Symptoms:
- Wheezing: A whistling sound when you breathe, especially when exhaling.
- Coughing: Often worse at night or early in the morning.
- Shortness of Breath: Feeling like you can’t get enough air.
- Chest Tightness: A feeling of pressure or tightness in your chest.
Common Asthma Triggers
- Allergens: such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, or mold.
- Irritants: such as smoke, pollution, or strong odors.
- Illnesses: such as colds or the flu.
- Exercise
- Cold Air
- Stress
- Altitude such as Flagstaff’s 7000ft
How Mend Care Treats Asthma
Our experienced medical professionals are equipped to provide prompt and effective treatment for mild to moderate asthma flare-ups. Here’s what you can expect with our in-home asthma care:
- Assessment: We’ll thoroughly assess your symptoms, listen to your lungs, check your oxygen levels, and review your medical history.
- Treatment: We can administer breathing treatments, such as nebulizer treatments with bronchodilators and a inhaled steroids (e.g., duoneb), to help open up your airways and make breathing easier. We may also provide you with an inhaler if you do not have one. If your symptoms are more severe we may recommend you go to the ER for further treatment.
- Education: We’ll provide guidance on managing your asthma, including trigger identification, proper inhaler technique, and developing an asthma action plan.
Reasons to Seek Emergency Care
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing:
- Severe difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Inability to speak in full sentences
- Lips or face turning blue
- Rapid pulse
- Severe wheezing or coughing that doesn’t improve with medication
- Chest pain or pressure
- Confusion or loss of consciousness
These are signs of a severe asthma attack that requires immediate medical attention.
Why Choose Mend Mobile Care for Asthma Treatment in Flagstaff?
- Convenience: Skip the trip to the urgent care or ER and receive treatment in the comfort of your own home.
- Fast Relief: We offer prompt appointments to help you get the care you need quickly.
- Experienced Professionals: Our team is skilled in assessing and treating asthma flare-ups.
- Personalized Care: We take the time to understand your individual needs and develop a plan that’s right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Asthma triggers vary significacnly. In Flagstaff our moutnain air is usually very clean howevr wildfires can create a tremendous trigger for our asthma patients. In addition cold air and viral illnesses seem to be a major common trigger of our area. Lastly allergens rather mold in homes or pollens form our pine trees can cause asthma exacerbations.
Identifying and avoiding your triggers is a key part of managing asthma. Common triggers include allergens (pollen, pet dander, dust mites), irritants (smoke, pollution), respiratory infections, exercise, cold air, and stress.
Mend Care’s medical professionals can provide in-home treatment for mild to moderate asthma flare-ups. This may include administering breathing treatments via a nebulizer, prescribing medications, and providing education on asthma management.
