Asthma

Why Asthma Needs a New Approach

Asthma impacts over 25 million Americans and is more than just a respiratory issue. At Patients Medical in New York City, we understand asthma as a complex, chronic inflammatory condition with deep-rooted triggers. Our integrative medicine team goes beyond inhalers and steroids to uncover the underlying imbalances in immunity, environment, and lifestyle that contribute to your symptoms.

We treat the whole person—not just the lungs.

What Is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder marked by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This leads to breathing difficulty, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing—especially at night or early in the morning.

 

Common Asthma Types:

  • Allergic Asthma: Triggered by allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
  • Non-Allergic Asthma: Triggered by stress, exercise, cold air, or respiratory infections.
  • Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB): Occurs during or after physical activity.
  • Occupational Asthma: Triggered by workplace irritants.

Childhood Asthma: Often linked to food sensitivities, immune imbalance, and environmental toxins.

Symptoms of Asthma

Many patients live with asthma for years without a proper diagnosis or are misdiagnosed as having allergies or chronic bronchitis.

 

Common Symptoms Include:

  • Chronic coughing or wheezing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness or pain
  • Fatigue during exercise
  • Difficulty sleeping due to breathing problems

Root Causes: Why Do You Have Asthma?

Using a functional medicine lens, we identify deeper root causes that trigger and worsen asthma. These may include:

Advanced Testing We Use

To design a personalized plan, we use advanced diagnostics that uncover hidden contributors to asthma:

✅ Food sensitivity and allergy testing (IgE and IgG)

✅ Comprehensive stool analysis (gut microbiome, parasites)

✅ Environmental toxin screening (mold, mycotoxins, VOCs)

✅ Inflammatory markers (CRP, histamine, eosinophils)

✅ Nutrient testing (magnesium, vitamin D, glutathione)

✅ Hormone and adrenal function panels

Integrative Treatments for Asthma

Our team creates a custom healing plan that addresses both symptom relief and long-term resilience.

Nutritional Therapy

We design anti-inflammatory diets to reduce allergic and immune reactivity. Plans may include:

  • Elimination of dairy, gluten, and processed sugars
  • Omega-3 rich foods and anti-histamine nutrients
  • Herbal teas and broths that support lung health

IV Nutrient Therapy

Intravenous infusions of magnesium, vitamin C, and glutathione can:

  • Calm bronchial muscles
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Support immune modulation

Herbal & Nutraceutical Support

  • Quercetin, NAC, and bromelain to reduce histamines
  • Magnesium and vitamin D for lung function
  • Licorice root, mullein, and Chinese herbs for airway support

Detoxification

We offer targeted detox plans to remove environmental and metabolic toxins that affect lung and immune function.

Breathing & Stress Reduction

We incorporate:

  • Breath retraining exercises (Buteyko Method, pranayama)
  • Meditation and acupuncture for calming the nervous system

added minerals and B-vitamins.

Allergy Desensitization

Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and low-dose immunotherapy (LDI) may help retrain your immune response to allergens.

Case Study: Kevin’s Journey to Clear Breathing

Kevin, a 34-year-old tech professional, came to us relying on daily inhalers and struggling with exercise-induced asthma. After testing, we found mold toxicity, high histamine, and gut dysbiosis.

We developed a 4-month plan including:

  • Mold detox protocol
  • High-antioxidant meal plan
  • IV vitamin therapy
  • Gut microbiome restoration

Within three months, Kevin’s lung function improved, his inhaler use dropped by 80%, and he completed his first 5K run without breathing issues.

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

 While asthma is chronic, symptoms can often be significantly reduced or managed through root-cause integrative care.

Our goal is to reduce dependence on medications where possible—always under supervision.

Yes, we offer pediatric integrative care tailored to each child’s immune and respiratory needs.

Absolutely. Cortisol spikes can trigger inflammation and airway constriction. We provide stress-reduction therapies.

We’re an out-of-network provider but offer superbills for possible reimbursement. Some lab tests may be covered.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you

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1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128

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