Asthma and Lung Function: When Symptom Control Isn’t Enough
Asthma Management: When Controlling Symptoms Is No Longer Enough
Asthma doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Some people experience occasional attacks, while others live with constant breathing limitations.
Problems arise when:
Wheezing and/or shortness of breath continues despite using an inhaler regularly
Asthma attacks still occur requiring oral steroids
Cough persists
Lung function gradually declines
Asthma changes over time
Chronic inflammation can alter lung function, even when symptoms seem controlled. Over time, lungs may:
Stop working properly causing persistent shortness of breath, lung tissue can get scarred over and become tough,
Oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange will become less efficient
May require use of external oxygen
That’s why symptom control alone is not always enough.
Understanding how your lungs function today
The Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) allows physicians to evaluate how air moves and distributes inside the lungs during breathing.
This functional insight helps:
Adjust asthma treatment precisely
Prevent future exacerbations
Identify early lung deterioration
Benefits for people living with asthma
Improved disease control
Fewer unexpected attacks
Better exercise tolerance
Greater confidence in daily life
The real goal of asthma care
Not just avoiding attacks—but breathing freely, safely, and without constant worry.
