Rush University Asthma Center - Rush University Medical Center

The Rush University Asthma Center provides specialized asthma care for both children and adults. Our mission is to help people of all ages live, work, and play without interference from their asthma. Our center offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, and services which extend beyond a routine doctor's office visit. The Asthma Center's goal is to ensure that patients, families and communities have the skills and tools they need to manage their asthma.

The Center consists of a group of multidisciplinary health care providers committed to state-of-the-art interventions in treatment, research, and education. Since health conditions such as allergies, sinus problems, acid reflux, and the stress of living with asthma can contribute to asthma symptoms, patients will be connected with the specialty services they need. The Asthma Center specialist team works closely to develop comprehensive, individualized plans of asthma care. In addition to treatments/medical interventions, the Asthma Center team provides educational experiences for patients, their families, and community.

In the clinic, patients will receive intensive one-on-one and group educational sessions, so they may learn problem solving skills and better manage their asthma. Patients will also have the opportunity to participate in research projects to further current asthma knowledge. Beyond the clinic, The Asthma Center team works to educate the community on how to help those with asthma by visits to schools and workplaces.

Testing:

Pulmonary Function Test
Skin Tests: Percutaneous skin tests and intracutaneous tests
Oral and Inhalation Challenges: Methacholine and antigen-specific
Exhaled Nitric Oxide Testing
Impulse Oscilometry of the upper and lower airway
Exercise with pulmonary function testing, bronchoprovocation

Education:

Patients will receive a comprehensive education in both a one-on-one setting and in group classes.

For referring physicians:

The Rush University Asthma Center's program is designed to work with referring physicians. We provide a complete assessment of the patient's visit, with detailed diagnosis, test results, and recommendations shared with the patient and their health care provider.

When to refer:

When the diagnosis of asthma is in doubt.
When a patient's asthma worsens and results in lost days at school or work.
When a patient's asthma is no longer manageable.
When a patient requires more comprehensive education.

Referral procedures:

Call the asthma center at (312) 46MY-AIR or (312) 466-9247

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