Dear Hendersonville Pediatrics families,

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured temporary space 2 locations in Hendersonville at The Free Clinics- 841 Case Street AND at Blue Ridge Health - 2579 Chimney Rock Road. Our Hendersonville doctors are now seeing patients at those addresses while both Brevard and Hendersonville physicians continue to see patients in Brevard - 157 Medical Park Drive.  

Our phone lines are open and our staff is available to assist you with appointments, medication refills or questions. When you call, we will discuss options for which location best serves you. We are also open Saturdays and Sundays for sick-child visits. We appreciate your patience and continue to be dedicated to the safety and well-being of our patients. 

Please call (828) 693-3296 or (828) 884-3440 for an appointment. 

Stay safe. Stay connected. -The Doctors at Hendersonville Pediatrics.

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Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common childhood diseases in the US with over 7 million children affected. Establishing the diagnosis involves a careful process of history taking, physical exam and diagnostic studies. Infants and younger children require a more comprehensive evaluation because there are many causes of wheezing and these patient typically cannot perform some of the diagnostic testing like most children older than 8yrs of age. There are 3 main components of asthma:

1. Airway Inflammation - Chronic airway inflammation is a staple component of Asthma. This is treated by a daily inhaled steroid like Budesonide, Flovent, or Pulmicort.

2. Reversible Airflow Obstruction - This is a hallmark of asthma and occurs when there is restricted airflow. A spirometry test is the preferred method to determine a diagnose and is treatable with short acting bronchodilators, for example,  Albuterol, Proventyl, or Proair. These medications are used for "rescue" and only as needed.

3. Airway hyperresponsiveness is the final component and is defined as how much the airways narrow when exposed to cold air, histamines, exercise, common colds, allergies or other triggers.

Springtime and Fall are often the most common times of the year due to seasonal allergies and Winter if the child has a trigger of cold air or illness. Close and regularly scheduled follow up visits manage the condition and help prevent common complications of asthma such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Please call the office if you believe your child may have asthma or has been diagnosed and has not been seen by a physician within the last six months. Additional videos are available below to help understand how to use some common asthma treating devices.

Below is a list of links to asthma medication administration videos for provider, nurse and patient use:

How to Use a Nebulizer

How to Use an Inhaler with Spacer and Mask

How to Use an Inhaler with Spacer

How to Use a Dry Powdered Inhaler

How to Use a Twisthaler

 

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Cómo usar un inhalador de dosis fija con espaciador: