Asthma Treatment at UPMC in Central Pa.

Asthma is a lung disease that inflames and narrows your airways, causing chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. If you suffer from asthma, you can trust the experts at UPMC in  Central Pa. to help you treat and manage your condition—so you can breathe easier.

Diagnosis

Our pulmonary and allergy specialists diagnose and treat asthma in people of all ages, from children to adults. We will work with you to evaluate your symptoms and identify your asthma triggers using the latest diagnostic tools, including:

• Spirometry, to test lung function
• Allergy testing, to determine asthma triggers
• Electrocardiogram or chest X-ray, to evaluate lung health
• Bronchoprovocation, to test airway sensitivity

Treatment

Our experts will create a customized treatment plan using the latest therapies to help you control your asthma. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, our specialists may prescribe medications, including:

Long-term medications to reduce airway inflammation and prevent symptoms from starting
Quick-relief medications to help open airways in the event of an asthma flare-up
As part of our commitment to help you breathe easier, our specialists will work with you to create a written asthma action plan. We also provide education on a variety of topics, including:

• Recognizing early warning signs of a flare-up
• Preventing symptoms
• Managing medication
• Understanding how medications work
• Using a peak flow monitor
• Using an inhaler and spacer

Providers

• Michael Ader, MD
• Masood Ahmad, MD
• Jafar Aljazeeri, MD
• Ayman Bishay, MD
• Chinenye Emuwa, MD
• Larisa B. Fritz, MD
• Nicolas Habib, MD
• Javed Memon, MD
• Taj Rahman, MD
• Navitha Ramesh, MD
• Etieno Umobong, MD
• Kirankumar Viramgama, MD
• Heather Hamme, CRNP
• Andrea Milligan, CRNP
• Lauren Penrose, PA-C

Locations

Lancaster Pulmonary & Sleep Associates
233 College Avenue
Suite 300
Lancaster, PA 17603
Main Office: 717-735-0336

Lancaster Pulmonary and Sleep Associates
1575 Highlands Dr.
Suite 200
Lititz, PA 17543
Phone: 717-625-5057
Fax: 717-568-8926

UPMC Allergy and Immunology
Located at UPMC Outpatient Center
21 Waterford Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-988-9180
Fax: 717-775-5723

UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Located at Medical Office Building 2
2005 Technology Parkway
Suite 300
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: 717-988-5864
Fax: 717-221-5615

UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Located at Commerce Park Professional Center
20 Expedition Trail
Suite 203
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-632-9263
Fax: 717-646-7439

UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Located at Hillside Medical Center
250 Fame Avenue
Suite 200 & 202
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-9263
Fax: 717-646-7439

UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Located at Outpatient Services at UPMC Memorial
1703 Innovation Drive
Suite 4120
York, PA 17408
Phone: 717-849-5606
Fax: 717-646-7439