Asthma
Asthma is a disease that both inflames and constricts the airways.
It can lead to long-term respiratory symptoms such as:
- wheezing
- coughing
- chest tightness
- shortness of breath
There is no cure for asthma. And, for most people, they will not “grow out of” their disease.
However, people with asthma have access to compassionate, leading-edge treatments through the University of Pittsburgh Asthma Institute at UPMC, a comprehensive program dedicated to diagnosing and treating patients along the entire spectrum of the disease, including those with difficult-to-control asthma.
Our approach to the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of asthma is centered on the notion that every patient is different with unique disease characteristics and treatment requirements.
The institute’s researchers also explore fundamental and clinically relevant questions about asthma to gain insights, which may translate into improved treatment options.
Our goal is to help our patients achieve their best quality of life and reduce potential risks, such as exacerbation, in order to preserve their lung function.
Patients are referred to the Asthma Institute from across the country and around the world.
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