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Is it painful to watch your child gasp for breath? Do you feel helpless, but want to try a safer way of managing your child’s asthma or own asthma? Have you heard of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), an all-natural alternative? Studies have shown:

  • Osteopathic manipulative treatment reduces mortality and morbidity by showing significant improvement in asthma symptoms in children.
  • Improved breathing was experienced by asthma patients who received OMT.

Air in the lungs travel through small airways called bronchial tubes. When the airways are clear, air moves in and out of the lungs easily. An asthma attack constricts the airways and interferes with the normal breathing process. Asthma is a respiratory condition in which the airways of the lungs (breathing passages) narrow and swell, often in response to an allergen. This disease affects people of all ages, but usually starts in childhood.

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There are individual triggers for each person. Some of the triggers include the common cold, weather changes, physical activity, and air pollutants such as smoke, dust mites, animal dander, and pollen.

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The common signs and symptoms of asthma include:

  • Frequent cough
  • Wheezing sound heard during breathing
  • Shortness of breath and coughing
  • Feeling of tightness in the chest
  • Pain in the chest
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Asthma can be difficult to diagnose. Your doctor will ask about the frequency of your symptoms and order some tests to rule out other conditions. A lung function test (spirometry) is done to measure the amount of air exhaled. Allergy skin testing may be helpful to identify allergens in people with asthma. In younger children the diagnosis is done based on the information provided about symptoms because lung function tests will be inaccurate before 6 years of age.

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Treatment includes avoidance of triggers, proper use of inhalers and other medications deemed necessary by your physician, and OMT as an adjunct.

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Frequently asked questions

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Do you prescribe medication or perform surgery?

Osteopathic care at our Houston clinic focuses on non-pharmacological, hands-on approaches. While Dr. Banik is a licensed physician who understands when medication or surgery may be necessary, her clinic emphasizes natural techniques that may reduce reliance on prescriptions or invasive procedures.

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What can I expect at my first appointment?

The first visit is an hour long, during which I take an extensive history to understand your unique situation. Then the rest of the time is spent performing osteopathic manipulative treatment. It is best if you wear loose, comfortable clothing for your treatments. Follow-up visits are half an hour.

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What is osteopathic care?

Osteopathic medicine combines the knowledge of a fully licensed physician (DO) with hands-on techniques designed to ease discomfort and support the body’s natural ability to move and function. Many of our Houston patients describe feeling more mobile and energized after sessions.

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