Asthma Care in Raeford, NC
Providers who help you manage asthma: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
7 providers in Raeford
Raeford is the Hoke County seat and a primary-care anchor for the western edge of the Fort Bragg footprint, and many military families live along the US 401 corridor between Raeford and Fayetteville. Two community hospitals serve the county, Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital and FirstHealth's hospital campus on Fayetteville Road, and both systems also run outpatient clinics in town, so routine checkups and well-child visits are available without leaving Raeford. More complex specialty referrals typically route to Fayetteville, about 25 minutes east.
TRICARE acceptance is common in Raeford because of the proximity to Fort Bragg. Confirm coverage on the provider's profile or call directly 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 Raeford
See all 7Warren Charles Johnson, MD
Warren Charles Johnson, MD, is a pediatrician serving families in Raeford, NC. He provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents in the community.
Thomas Durr, MD
Thomas Durr, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Raeford, NC area. He provides medical care for children and families in the community.
Leamor De Leon Buenaseda, MD
Leamor De Leon Buenaseda, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Raeford, NC community. Dr. De Leon Buenaseda provides comprehensive care for children of all ages.
Kids First Pediatrics of Raeford, PC — Pediatrics
Kids First Pediatrics of Raeford, PC provides pediatric care in Raeford, NC. The practice focuses on serving the healthcare needs of children in the community.
Jose Ornum Buenaseda, MD
Jose Ornum Buenaseda, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Raeford, NC area. He provides medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Buenaseda is committed to supporting the health and wellness of young patients and their families.
Freda Levette Singletary, MD
Freda Levette Singletary, MD, is a pediatrician serving the Raeford, NC community. Dr. Singletary provides care for children and adolescents.
Children's Health Raeford — Pediatrics
Children's Health of Carolina, PA provides pediatric care in Raeford, NC. The practice is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of children in the community.
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
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