To be safe, you should get a medical checkup if your breathing changes, mainly if they occur suddenly or persist. Most doctors advise scheduling a diagnostic examination when you notice breathing problems to receive the proper care. They offer on-site diagnostic testing to determine the cause of your problems and create therapy plans to help you feel better quickly.

When Should You Seek Respiratory Treatment?

Conditions impairing your ability to breathe and giving your body the oxygen it needs to operate are respiratory issues. Various medical illnesses and environmental factors can lead to respiratory problems. Flu, Asthma, Sinusitis, Allergies, Bacterial Infections (Strep Throat), and Viral Infections are just a few of the conditions we can identify and treat in-office. (colds and pneumonia). The following are possible symptoms of a lung condition:

• Grunting
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness
• Shallow breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Color changes in the skin
• Changes in breathing rate

Since many lung and heart conditions have identical symptoms, pulmonologists frequently consult with cardiologists when diagnosing patients. They are also commonly observed in medical facilities. A pulmonologist will manage the part of a patient’s treatment requiring manual ventilation or life support to breathe. Although pulmonologists can concentrate even further, the respiratory system is a specialty in and of itself. Asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD are just a few of the diseases that some of these physicians specialize in, while others specialize in treating particular patient populations, such as children or the elderly.

Breathing problems may also be accompanied by additional signs such as sweating and a runny nose. You must contact 911 right away if you feel dizzy or lose consciousness to get immediate medical help. The COVID-19 virus can also cause anxiety and respiratory problems. You must schedule a diagnostic evaluation with our Primary Care Walk-In Medical Clinic staff as soon as possible, particularly if you’re not vaccinated, due to how contagious and complicated this disease is.

Accurate diagnosis is the first stage in treating respiratory diseases. A pulmonologist will perform spirometry, blood tests, chest X-rays, CT scans, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies to identify chronic lung illness. Even if you have already completed these tests, your pulmonologist may ask you to do so again to ensure the accuracy of the findings. A pulmonologist will design a treatment strategy once they have decided. A heart and lung surgeon will carry it out if you need an operation. In addition, a pulmonologist will use drugs, treatments, and pulmonary therapy to assist you in getting better. 

Many physicians build relationships with regional experts to send their patients to medical professionals whose work they are familiar with and confident in. Ask your primary care physician for a pulmonologist referral if you are still waiting for a diagnosis. Your health insurance provider may demand that you obtain an expert referral. If you have health insurance, see if this is stated in the policy’s small print. 

Respiratory Treatments With MD First Primary & Urgent Care

If you require care for a respiratory illness, contact MD First Primary & Urgent Care in the Lancaster, South Carolina region at (803) 283-2300 to arrange a consultation with Dr. Amrendra Kumar and Kasey Hudson.