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Asthma

Procedure Overview

This is a lung condition characterized by swelling and narrowing of the airways, which can cause wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. This care bundle includes four visits with a primary care physician to evaluate your asthma and determine the best course of treatment.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 637

Florida State Average

560

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Asthma

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit

Four visits with a primary care physician to evaluate your asthma and determine the best course of treatment

NATIONAL

$ 637

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 637

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

You can reduce asthma symptoms by avoiding triggers and substances that irritate the airways.

  • Cover bedding with allergy-proof casings to reduce exposure to dust mites.
  • Remove carpets from bedrooms and vacuum regularly.
  • Use only unscented detergents and cleaning materials in the home.
  • Keep humidity levels low and fix leaks to reduce the growth of organisms such as mold.
  • Keep the house clean and keep food in containers and out of bedrooms. 
  • If a person is allergic to an animal that cannot be removed from the home, the animal should be kept out of the bedroom. Place filtering material over the heating outlets to trap animal dander. Change the filter in furnaces and air conditioners often.
  • Eliminate tobacco smoke from the home. This is the single most important thing a family can do to help someone with asthma. Smoking outside the house is not enough. Family members and visitors who smoke outside carry smoke residue inside on their clothes and hair. This can trigger asthma symptoms. If you smoke, now is a good time to quit.
  • Avoid air pollution, industrial dust, and irritating fumes as much as possible.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • Am I taking my asthma medicines the right way?
  • What medicines should I be taking every day (called controller drugs)? What should I do if I miss a day?
  • How should I adjust my medicines if I feel better or worse?
  • Which medicines should I take when I am short of breath (called rescue drugs)? Is it ok to use these rescue drugs every day?
  • What are the side effects of my medicines? For what side effects should I call the doctor?
  • How will I know when my inhalers are getting empty? Am I using my inhaler the right way? Should I be using a spacer?

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • Allergy testing - skin or a blood test to see if a person with asthma is allergic to certain substances
  • Arterial blood gas (usually only done with patients who are having a severe asthma attack)
  • Chest x-ray
  • Lung function tests, including peak flow measurements
  • Control airway swelling
  • Stay away from substances that trigger your symptoms 
  • Help you to be able to do normal activities without asthma symptoms

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