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Consult a doctor online to treat your asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition of the airways and bronchi that causes breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing. Asthma causes the bronchi to contract and prevents you from breathing properly. This condition requires proper care, so consult a doctor without delay to breathe freely again.

What are the symptoms of asthma?

Asthma often appears in children but can also occur in adulthood. This chronic condition is common and may require regular medical follow-up. The origin of this condition may be allergic or not; while the symptoms are usually easy to identify and vary little from one person to another, the intensity and frequency of asthma attacks can vary. Some people with asthma have very few symptoms. Severe asthma attacks can lead to almost constant breathing problems. An asthma attack can be triggered by exertion in some people, while in others, exertion is not the cause of the attack. An asthma attack is often recognised by its cough. The asthma sufferer may have acute breathlessness, a feeling of tightness in the chest. Wheezing is a symptom that is found very often. Cases of severe asthma attacks can cause faintness or difficulty finding words and breathing properly. Sometimes coughing may be the only symptom of asthma. An attack can start suddenly or come on more gradually. During an asthma attack, breathlessness can be severe and distressing, and the person often needs to sit down and struggles to breathe and get enough air. The body may sweat, which is a natural reaction to the effort. Heart rate can race and the person may feel intense pounding in the chest. Suitable treatment often allows recovery, even though asthma cannot be cured — it usually persists for life, with phases of remission and flare-ups.

How is asthma treated?

The first piece of advice is to consult a general practitioner, in order first to diagnose the condition, assess its severity, and then, accordingly, develop an appropriate, individual treatment strategy. General measures for treating asthma may, for example, include:
 • Taking an inhaled medication, such as corticosteroids and bronchodilators (for example, reliever inhalers). These medications are often useful for controlling asthma symptoms;
 • Avoiding trigger factors, as far as possible, and where they are known. Many factors can trigger asthma attacks, such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, allergens, respiratory infections, etc.;
 • Monitoring asthma symptoms and adjusting treatment with your regular doctor if necessary;
 • Engaging in physical activity in line with your doctor's recommendations, in order to stay active;
 • Learning to manage stress;
 • Eating a balanced diet. A balanced, healthy diet contributes to overall health.
Medical follow-up is essential, in order to keep asthma under control and monitor for any worsening of symptoms. Indeed, each person reacts differently to asthma. It is therefore essential to find the best individual treatment strategy with the help of a healthcare professional.

Fast access thanks to online consultation

In the event of an asthma attack, prompt care is needed. Asthma deserves to be diagnosed so you can benefit from suitable treatment and no longer suffer from breathing problems that can be disabling on a daily basis. Children, adults and elderly people alike can suffer from asthma. Quickly consulting a general practitioner is a good solution. The healthcare professional carries out an initial medical assessment by reviewing the symptoms experienced by the patient, looks into the factors that triggered the asthma attacks and checks for any family history predisposing to asthma. Online consultation on Feeli is perfectly suited to asthma cases. The general practitioner can review the patient's case and ask questions via the instant messaging service, and prescribes a treatment that the patient finds directly in their Feeli user area. In the event of an asthma attack, acting quickly is helpful. As soon as the prescription is received in digital format on Feeli, you can go straight to any pharmacy in France to collect your treatment, without having to print the prescription. The consultation is quickly accessible, the prescription quickly obtained, and all that remains is to start treatment without delay. If necessary, the general practitioner can refer the patient to a pulmonologist or an allergist.

What are the symptoms of allergic asthma?

Allergic asthma is a term for asthma triggered by allergens, such as pollen, mould, dust mites, animal hair, etc. The symptoms of allergic asthma generally include:
 • Wheezing;
 • A cough;
 • Breathlessness;
 • A feeling of tightness in the chest (chest discomfort);
 • Symptoms that are often more severe at night and during sleep;
 • Symptoms made worse in the presence of allergens (dust, animal hair, pollen, etc.
These symptoms are not exhaustive and can vary from person to person. Some people experience mild symptoms, while others have more severe attacks in the presence of allergens. Among the possible treatments, doctors recommend reducing exposure to allergens as far as possible, and taking certain medications to relieve and control symptoms. Some people may also benefit from allergen immunotherapy to help reduce the effects of certain allergens. In any case, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional. You can consult a doctor without an appointment at any time on Feeli.

What causes asthma?

The causes and mechanisms of asthma are not clearly understood, but doctors generally agree that asthma results from a combination of genetic, environmental and immune factors. Among the possible causes, doctors mention:
 • Genetic predisposition, such as a family history of allergies and asthma. Certain genes appear to favour the condition;
 • Allergies. This is called allergic asthma, when it is triggered by allergens (dust mites, pollen, animal hair, mould, etc.). An allergic reaction of the airways leads to allergic asthma;
 • A respiratory tract infection, particularly in young children, can encourage the development of a form of asthma;
 • Asthma can also be triggered by irritants: pollution, tobacco smoke, chemicals, etc.;
 • Environmental factors;
 • Being overweight or obese;
 • Potentially hormonal factors;
 • Or the fact of having been exposed to allergens at a very early age, particularly food allergens.
In conclusion, asthma is a complex condition that requires diagnosis by a healthcare professional. Furthermore, it can affect anyone, of any age. Medical management relies mainly on avoiding trigger factors, taking medication and certain preventive measures to avoid complications.

The benefits of using Feeli for asthma

Teleconsultation is an interesting option, particularly for treating asthma remotely. Whether you are asthmatic and need to renew your treatment, or you need advice for breathing problems resembling asthma, consult a general practitioner online. Using Feeli is simple and convenient: a smartphone, tablet or computer is all you need for a medical consultation without an appointment. After the consultation with a healthcare professional, you will receive a prescription in digital format, with nothing to print, accepted in all pharmacies in France and compliant with the recommendations of the Haute Autorité de Santé (French National Authority for Health). Online consultations on Feeli are designed to make many things easier and improve patient care, whatever their care pathway. Whether you need a consultation quickly during your working hours, in the evening, in the morning, at weekends, on holiday, for yourself or one of your children, Feeli does its best to quickly connect you with a healthcare professional or general practitioner. If it is an emergency, Feeli will make sure you can consult a doctor within 2 hours. Breathing difficulties or suspected asthma — talk to a doctor on Feeli.