Asthma

Breathing is something most of us take for granted until it becomes difficult. If you’re living with asthma, everyday activities can sometimes trigger tightness in your chest, wheezing, or shortness of breath. The team at Bioinfusion Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan, led by Cindy Crosby, MSN, FNP, CCRN, CRNI, has expertise in this chronic condition and provides effective treatment to help you manage it and improve your overall quality of life. Call to book an evaluation or schedule an appointment online today.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways in your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. It affects people of all ages, although it often begins in childhood. Asthma symptoms can vary widely, from occasional mild flare-ups to severe, ongoing breathing difficulties.

While there’s no cure, the condition can usually be managed effectively with proper treatment and lifestyle adjustments. Many people with asthma live full, active lives by identifying triggers and following the Bioinfusion Center team’s personalized care plan.

What are the symptoms of asthma?

Asthma symptoms vary and can come and go. Common symptoms include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing or a whistling sound when breathing
• Chest tightness or pressure
• Persistent coughing, especially at night or early morning
• Increased symptoms during exercise or when exposed to allergens, smoke, cold air, or stress

In some cases, symptoms can escalate into an asthma attack, which is a sudden worsening of symptoms that requires immediate attention.

What causes asthma?

Asthma doesn’t have a single known cause, but it’s thought to develop from a mix of genetic traits and environmental exposures. Common triggers include:

• Allergens such as mold, pollen, pet dander, and dust mites
• Respiratory infections
• Physical activity (exercise-induced asthma)
• Air pollutants and strong odors
• Stress and strong emotions
• Certain medications

If you have a family history of asthma or allergies, you have an increased likelihood of developing the condition.

How does IV infusion therapy help with asthma?

IV infusions aren’t a first-line treatment for asthma, but the Biofusion Center team can provide them as part of your supportive care plan, especially if you have severe or uncontrolled symptoms. IV therapies may include high-dose vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory agents that aim to reduce airway inflammation, support immune function, and improve cellular health.

For example, vitamin C and magnesium delivered intravenously may help relax bronchial muscles and reduce inflammation, potentially easing symptoms in certain cases. Your provider might also administer glutathione (a powerful antioxidant) via IV to help combat oxidative stress in the lungs.

These treatments are typically used alongside traditional asthma medications, not as a replacement. Your Bioinfusion Center practitioner can guide you on whether IV therapy is appropriate for your condition.

Learn more about how to manage your asthma with IV solutions by calling the office or booking online today.