What kind of doctor do I see for asthma?

What kind of doctor do I see for asthma?

William Berger (Allergist and Immunologist) gives expert video advice on: What is "asthma"?; Can people die from asthma?; What causes asthma? and more...

According to the guidelines that were developed by specialists and generalists in the area, when patients develop moderate to severe asthma, it's a very good idea for patients to seek the counsel of an asthma specialist. Asthma specialists are allergists or a pulmonologists, who will then do pulmonary function tests, may have to change the medications or add medications, and, in the case of an allergist, may very often find that the patient has severe allergies, and that by treating their allergies, they can significantly improve their asthma. The best advice that I can give you is: if your asthma is not properly diagnosed or if you're having symptoms that are not being addressed, you may want to seek the counsel of an asthma specialist, such as an allergist.