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Online Asthma Treatment: How to Control Symptoms Safely

The online treatment for asthma has become a practical and effective alternative for those living with this chronic respiratory disease. Through digital medical platforms such as Doctor on the NetIn this way, it's possible to get a diagnosis, renew prescriptions and receive specialised care without leaving home. In this article, we explain how this treatment model works, what the asthma symptomshow to avoid a asthmatic attackand which medicines are most commonly used.

What is Asthma?

A asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchi, making breathing difficult. Symptoms vary in frequency and severity and can be triggered by allergens, physical exercise, respiratory infections or changes in temperature.

Asthma Symptoms

  • Shortness of breath

  • Persistent cough, especially at night

  • Wheezing (wheezing when breathing)

  • Tightness in the chest

  • Fatigue when performing light activities

These asthma symptoms can worsen during a asthmatic attackdemanding immediate intervention.

Patient using an inhaler during an asthma attack, at home, after starting online treatment for asthma.

How Online Asthma Treatment Works

The online treatment for asthma offers:

  • Quick access to a certified doctor

  • Video or telephone consultation

  • Prescription of asthma medicines valid in any pharmacy

  • Continuous and personalised support

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Asthma Medicines

Treatment may include

  • Bronchodilators

  • Long-acting inhaled anti-inflammatories

  • Immune action modifiers

  • Isolation of allergens or risk factors

The choice of asthma medication should always be made by a certified doctor.

Online Medical Consultation at Médico na Net

With the Doctor on the Netyou can realise your online medical consultation for asthma simply and safely. The consultation includes:

  • Symptom assessment

  • Diagnosis and action plan

  • Medical prescription

  • Personalised support

The online treatment for asthma offers not only convenience, but also safety and efficiency in monitoring the condition. Especially useful for patients with reduced mobility, intense routines or who live far from urban centres, this model of medical care makes it possible to monitor symptoms, adjust medication and prevent asthma attacks with full clinical support. Médico na Net is a benchmark in this format, guaranteeing professional, accessible and regulated care.

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Dr Alexandra Azevedo

Training: University of Barcelona
No. of doctors: 71409

Biography

Dr Alexandra Azevedo graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona in 2015, where she subsequently specialised in General Practice. During her training, she developed a strong interest in the approach to chronic pain, having completed an integrated master's degree in Medicine and Surgery with clinical research into pain management. Her professional experience includes several years of clinical practice in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, where she has had contact with a wide variety of pathologies and challenges, both in the emergency department and in primary healthcare.

She currently works as a family doctor at the ULS Braga. She has been a member of the medical-surgical emergency team at Vila Nova de Famalicão Hospital and has worked as a guest lecturer at the Nursing School of the University of Minho, teaching anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.

Her main clinical interests include emergency medicine, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, as well as preventive medicine and the control of vascular risk factors. She is also dedicated to anti-smoking counselling and weight loss counselling, helping her patients to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Her approach to care is based on a holistic vision, considering health as a balance between physical and psychological well-being.

Dr Alexandra stands out for her humanism and her ability to offer quick and effective solutions to minor problems, ensuring that her patients feel well looked after. At Médico na Net, she sees an opportunity to bring healthcare to more people in an accessible and convenient way.

Passionate about music and travelling, she loves getting to know different cultures and lifestyles, which enriches her view of the world and her medical practice. For her, medicine is not just a profession, but a real commitment to the well-being of the people she cares for. As she likes to say: "Health is the balance between physical and psychological well-being.