Press & News

Press
April 12, 2023

Fast Five Quiz: Severe Asthma Management

Praveen Buddiga, MD; Zab Mosenifar, MD

Asthmaย is a common, chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, variable airflow limitation, and tissue remodeling. Nearlyย 400 million peopleย around the world have asthma, and up toย 10%ย of them may haveย severe asthmaย or asthma that isย uncontrolledย despite adherence to maximal optimal therapy. Patients with severe asthmaย experienceย a substantial burden of symptoms, exacerbations, and side effects from certain medications as well as an increased risk for asthma-related mortality. Prompt diagnosis and effective management are essential to improve patients’ย quality of lifeย and improve outcomes.

How much do you know about the management of severe asthma? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.

 

Recent Press & News
Press, Videos
May 4, 2023
Sniffing Out the Cause and Treatments for a Rough Allergy Season
Read More >
Press
January 26, 2023
About 1 in 3 American Adults Has an Allergy
Read More >
Press, Videos
September 13, 2022
Adjusting to the Sudden Temperature Drop in Central Valley
Read More >
Schedule your Consultation

To book a consultation during business hours, please fill out the form below, and weโ€™ll call you to book your appointment by the end of the business day. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance.


    AllergiesAsthmaSkin HealthImmune HealthCOVID-19


    Private InsurancePrivate PayMedicare

    In-OfficeTele-Consult

    AS SEEN IN:
    Connect with Dr. Buddiga