Asthma is a common, long-term condition that affects both children and adults. It causes the airways in the lungs to become inflamed, making breathing harder. Symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath can make daily activities, like playing, working, or exercising, more difficult.
Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) offers personalized asthma care to help you or your child breathe more easily. We serve families across North Texas with compassionate, accessible care. HSNT accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most major insurance plans, and offer a sliding fee scale for patients that are uninsured or have costly copays and deductibles.
Asthma is a chronic (long-lasting) lung disease. When asthma flares up, the airways become swollen and narrowed. This can cause:
Asthma symptoms can come and go. Some people have mild symptoms, while others may experience severe flare-ups that affect their daily lives. With proper treatment and support, asthma can be controlled.
To learn if you or your child has asthma, your HSNT provider will:
Common tests may include:
By combining these tools, we can provide an accurate diagnosis and create a care plan that fits your needs.
Although asthma cannot be cured, it can be managed with the proper treatment. Our providers will help you or your child:
Children with asthma need special attention, and our team is experienced in caring for young patients. If you think your child is showing signs of asthma, an asthma screening is the first step.
There are several types of asthma, including: Chronic asthma Intermittent asthma Seasonal allergic asthma Non-seasonal allergic asthma Adult-onset asthma Occupational asthma Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Some children may seem to grow out of asthma, but symptoms can return later. Asthma can improve with age, but it does not entirely go away for everyone.
A physical exam with a provider is the only way to know for sure. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, and wheezing, especially when exhaling or during sleep.
Yes. Allergies, colds, flu, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and anxiety-related breathing issues can have similar symptoms. That’s why an exam with a healthcare provider is important.