Asthma Care in Pinehurst, NC
Providers who help you manage asthma: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
7 providers in Pinehurst
Pinehurst is the Moore County anchor of the Sandhills, a market with one of the largest retirement-age patient populations in North Carolina. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system from Moore Regional Hospital, and the surrounding area carries a dense concentration of specialty practices supporting older adults: cardiology, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, and behavioral health among them.
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients in the Pinehurst area. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm before booking.
Understanding asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed, causing wheezing, coughing (often at night or early morning), chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Triggers vary by person: allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander; irritants like smoke and pollution; cold air; infections; and exercise.
Asthma care generally uses two kinds of medicine: quick-relief medicines that open airways during symptoms, and control medicines taken every day to reduce the underlying inflammation. How much asthma limits daily life varies widely from person to person, and a clinician adjusts the plan as symptoms and triggers change.
Finding the right provider
Primary-care providers and pediatricians manage most asthma, building the treatment plan and adjusting it over time. A clinician may refer to a pulmonologist when asthma stays uncontrolled or the picture is complicated. ProviderQuoHealth shows each provider's credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status so you can compare before you call.
Asthma attacks can be life-threatening. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if quick-relief medicine isn't working, if breathing trouble is severe or rapidly worsening, if it is hard to speak because you can't catch your breath, or if you notice a bluish color to the lips, face, or fingernails, drowsiness or confusion, or a racing pulse. Don't search a directory.
Providers in Pinehurst
See all 7Scott J. Johnson, MD
Scott J. Johnson, MD, is a pulmonologist serving the Pinehurst, NC area. He provides care for patients with respiratory conditions and related concerns.
FirstHealth Cardiology & Specialty Clinic-Pmc — Pulmonology
FirstHealth Cardiology & Specialty Clinic-PMC offers pulmonology services in Pinehurst, NC. The clinic provides care for patients with respiratory and lung health concerns.
Bradley Len Icard
Bradley Len Icard specializes in pulmonology and practices in Pinehurst, NC. He provides care focused on respiratory health and lung conditions.
Adam Richard Belanger, MD
Adam Richard Belanger, MD, is a pulmonologist based in Pinehurst, NC. He provides care for patients with respiratory and lung conditions. Dr. Belanger is available for consultations at his Pinehurst practice.
Nicole Sarah Mcmahon, MD
Nicole Sarah McMahon, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Pinehurst, NC area. She provides medical care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Living Well Pediatrics, PC — Pediatrics
Living Well Pediatrics, PC is a pediatrics practice located in Pinehurst, NC. The practice provides comprehensive care for children and families in the community.
Henry L Harvey, MD RPH
Henry L Harvey, MD RPh, is a pediatrics provider located in Pinehurst, NC. With both medical and pharmacy credentials, Dr. Harvey brings a unique clinical perspective to pediatric care.
Common questions
What's the difference between rescue and controller medicines?
Quick-relief (rescue) medicines act fast to open airways during symptoms; control medicines are taken regularly to reduce the airway inflammation underneath. A clinician builds the combination that fits your asthma. This page is general education, not a treatment recommendation.
Can I still exercise with asthma?
Most people with well-managed asthma can be active; exercise is a known trigger for some, and a clinician can adjust the plan so activity stays on the table. Talk with your provider about what fits your situation.
When is an asthma attack an emergency?
When quick-relief medicine isn't helping, or breathing trouble is severe or rapidly worsening. Also treat it as an emergency if it is hard to speak because you can't catch your breath, if the lips, face, or fingernails look bluish, or if there is drowsiness, confusion, or a racing pulse. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening; don't wait one out. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Sources
- Asthma (MedlinePlus; publisher last updated 2024-01-24, read in full by the author 2026-08-15) · reviewed 2024-01-24
- Asthma (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia; publisher last reviewed 2025-01-01, read in full by the author 2026-08-15; the emergency list this page's 911 line follows, verbatim: "Bluish color to the lips and face", "Drowsiness or confusion", "Rapid pulse") · reviewed 2025-01-01
- Breathing difficulties - first aid (MedlinePlus; publisher last reviewed 2025-01-08, read in full by the author 2026-08-15; call-911 signs, verbatim: "Bluish lips, fingers, and fingernails", "Sleepy or confused", "Muffled voice or difficulty speaking") · reviewed 2025-01-08
Important: Not Medical Advice
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