Asthma is a lung condition that effects many clients in our community. Asthma causes coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness.
Spirometry is a tool that measures how much air is coming in and going out of your lungs. It is the gold standard for those with chronic lung
conditions and should be completed every year for those living with asthma. It can help you and your care team see how well controlled your asthma is or identify a need for additional treatment.
Historically, we have had to refer our clients to outside facilities such as a pulmonologist or hospital for this type of screening. We can now do the screening at our UIHS Medical locations!
To better serve our community and support our clients with asthma, UIHS has partnered with the California Department of Public Health’s “Breathe California” program to focus on asthma management. As part of this collaboration, our staff have been training on spirometry screening.
UIHS recommends that individuals with asthma or other chronic lung conditions see their provider at least once a year, or sooner if you have changes in your health. As part of this yearly visit, we’ll be looking forward to providing spirometry services and ensuring we are pro-active to improve asthma-related outcomes.
With the support of your care team at UIHS, most people with asthma can live an active, healthy life.
Please contact your medical care team to schedule your yearly asthma visit and ask us about spirometry!