Respiratory therapists in the Asthma Management Program work with other professionals at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, including pharmacists, social workers and physicians on the medical staff, to develop a plan for each patient.

If you choose to become a patient in the program, you will receive one-on-one education and training on the aspects of asthma, including:

• Understanding asthma 
• Recognizing its signs and symptoms
• Learning about triggers and avoidance of allergens
• Controlling asthma episodes 
• Monitoring asthma and medication used to control symptoms

Entry into the program requires a written referral from your physician. If you do not have a physician, the staff can help you locate one who can provide a referral, or you can Find a Physician online. Most forms of insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted.

During your first appointment, a self-management plan will be developed to help you monitor your asthma symptoms, take your medications as prescribed by your physician, and attempt to control asthma episodes.

It is very important that you follow your management plan, as it will be reviewed during follow-up visits to help the staff make adjustments. Follow-up visits will take place as needed, and you will be contacted by telephone to monitor your progress.