Mount Carmel is proud to have a number of specialized doctors who understand respiratory problems and treat asthma.

Asthma is caused by inflammation in the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight and the lining of the air passages swell, which reduces the amount of air that can pass by.

Experiencing severe persistent asthma?

If your asthma is not well controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and long acting beta agonists, Mount Carmel’s use of Bronchial Thermoplasty may be able to help. Bronchial Thermoplasty delivered by the Alair® System uses thermal energy to reduce the excessive airway smooth muscle responsible for airway constriction in asthma patients – providing long-lasting control in adults with severe asthma. Learn more about Bronchial Thermoplasty.