Asthma can make everyday activities like climbing stairs, exercising, or even sleeping more difficult. The shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness often come in unpredictable flare-ups, leaving patients anxious about when symptoms will strike next.
While inhalers and medications help control attacks, functional medicine looks at the bigger picture: how to reduce airway inflammation and improve resilience.
At Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity, Dr. David M. Creech works with patients in Wilmington to uncover asthma triggers. As a board-certified physician, he’ll create a plan that helps you breathe easier.
What Contributes to Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic condition where the airways become inflamed and narrowed. Common triggers include:
- Environmental factors such as pollen, smoke, or air pollution
- Indoor irritants like dust, pet dander, or mold
- Respiratory infections that increase airway sensitivity
- Exercise-induced airway restriction
- Stress, diet, and immune imbalances that worsen inflammation
Functional medicine evaluates how these triggers combine with your immune system and environment.
Benefits of a Functional Medicine Approach
Patients who address root causes of asthma may notice:
- Fewer flare-ups and less severe episodes
- Improved lung capacity and exercise tolerance
- Reduced reliance on rescue inhalers
- Better sleep and less nighttime coughing
- Stronger immune resilience against infections
Even small improvements in lung function and airway stability can have a major impact on quality of life.
Who Should Consider Asthma Support?
Asthma care at our clinic may help if you:
- Experience frequent or severe asthma symptoms
- Rely heavily on daily medications with limited improvement
- Want to identify environmental or dietary triggers
- Live with both asthma and allergies that complicate symptoms
- Prefer a comprehensive, preventive approach in addition to traditional care
What to Expect From Care
Asthma support begins with an in-depth review of your history, triggers, and current treatments. Dr. Creech may recommend advanced testing to evaluate inflammation markers, immune activity, or environmental exposures.
Care plans may include:
- Nutrition adjustments to reduce inflammatory triggers
- Stress and sleep optimization to support airway stability
- Supplements that may aid respiratory function
- Recovery therapies such as sauna or red light to reduce inflammation
- Regular monitoring to track progress and adjust care as needed
Why Choose Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity?
Many asthma patients feel like their only option is to manage flare-ups as they occur. At our Wilmington clinic, Dr. Creech provides a more proactive model of care. By combining medical training with functional medicine insight, he helps patients identify triggers, strengthen their health, and improve breathing over time.
Patients choose Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity because they want more than medication management—they want lasting improvements in their respiratory health.
Take Control of Your Breathing
With physician-guided care, flare-ups can be reduced, and breathing can become easier and more consistent. Contact Delaware Functional Medicine and Longevity in Wilmington, Delaware, at (302) 599-9542 to schedule an appointment.