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Condition: Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. Your airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways become sore and swollen. That makes them very sensitive, and they may react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating. When your airways react, they get narrower and your lungs get less air.

Symptoms of asthma include

  • Wheezing
  • Coughing, especially early in the morning or at night
  • Chest tightness
  • Shortness of breath

Not all people who have asthma have these symptoms. Having these symptoms doesn't always mean that you have asthma. Your doctor will diagnose asthma based on lung function tests, your medical history, and a physical exam. You may also have allergy tests.

When your asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it's called an asthma attack. Severe asthma attacks may require emergency care, and they can be fatal.

Asthma is treated with two kinds of medicines: quick-relief medicines to stop asthma symptoms and long-term control medicines to prevent symptoms.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Providers Treating Asthma

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Asthma. Review each provider for availability.

Ariel Berlinski, M.D.

Ariel Berlinski, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Sheena W. CarlLee, M.D.

Sheena W. CarlLee, M.D. Internist

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John L. Carroll, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Peggy L. Chandler, CNP

Peggy L. Chandler, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Sheva K. Chervinskiy, D.O.

Sheva K. Chervinskiy, D.O. Allergist-Immunologist

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William E. Golden, M.D.

William E. Golden, M.D. Internist

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Harmeen Goraya, M.D.

Harmeen Goraya, M.D. Pulmonologist

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Anne M. Hiegel, CNP

Anne M. Hiegel, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Jonell S. Hudson, Pharm.D. Pharmacist

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Supriya K. Jambhekar, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Larry G. Johnson, M.D.

Larry G. Johnson, M.D. Pulmonologist

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Stacie M. Jones, M.D.

Stacie M. Jones, M.D. Pediatric Allergist-Immunologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Asthma

Exterior of Outpatient Center

Allergy and Immunology Clinic

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
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Family Medical Center, North Central

Family Medical Center — Batesville

1993 Harrison St.
Batesville, AR 72501

Appointment Phone Number
(870) 793-2540
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UAMS Northwest exterior (FMC sign)

Family Medical Center — Fayetteville

1125 N. College Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 521-8260
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Family Medical Center — Fort Smith

1301 S. E St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 785-2431
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UAMS Northeast building exterior

Family Medical Center — Jonesboro

311 E. Matthews St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Appointment Phone Number
(870) 972-0063
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Exterior of Family Medical Center - Little Rock

Family Medical Center — Little Rock

521 Jack Stephens Drive
First floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-6560
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Family Medical Center - Magnolia

Family Medical Center — Magnolia

1617 N. Washington St.
Magnolia, AR 71753

Appointment Phone Number
(870) 234-7676
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Family Medical Center, Pine Bluff

Family Medical Center — Pine Bluff

1601 W. 40th Ave.
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Appointment Phone Number
(870) 541-6000
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NW Hospital exterior

Family Medical Center — Springdale

601 W. Maple Ave.
Suite 102
Springdale, AR 72764

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 750-6585
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UAMS Family Medical Center, Texarkana

Family Medical Center — Texarkana

3417 U of A Way
Texarkana, AR 71854

Appointment Phone Number
(870) 779-6000
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exterior of North Street Clinic

Neighborhood Clinic — North Street

1125 N. College Ave.
First Floor
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 713-8701
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Areas of Expertise for Asthma

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Primary Care

Primary care is a term used to describe the setting in which a health care provider acts as the first point of consultation for a patient. The term “PCP” can …

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