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Diabetes Management

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If you have diabetes, at the office of Soho Health, we can help you manage the condition by working with you and other healthcare providers to ensure you are getting the best overall care you need.

While it’s important that you see a specialist in addition to your primary care physician (or internist), you can rest assured that we are well versed in diabetes care and trained to help you stay in control. As your main contact regarding your overall health, it is often our job to diagnose the condition and stay in the know of your complete health profile. You can rely on us to not only assess your health but also direct you to other specialists as needed and to stay in contact with those specialists. This way we can track all of the information about your health.

Because diabetes can affect other organs such as kidneys, eyes, and feet, we routinely monitor symptoms and partner with specialists to ensure you are getting the right care and quickly address any concerns as soon as they occur. We understand that a diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and that’s why we are here to serve as your primary doctor to help facilitate care, provide answers, monitor disease management, and provide referrals when we think it is warranted.

Diabetes affects more than just your physical health, it affects the way your live your life, every day. We understand this, and are here for you. Think of us as the gatekeeper of your medical team! Remember, the most important member of your medical team is you! You are in control of your health and know your body. We are here to listen to your needs and collaborate with you and all of the providers that can help you stay healthy and keep your diabetes in control.

At the office of Soho Health, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality of skilled and compassionate care. For more information on our office and the many services that we provide, give us a call today.


Asthma Doctor in SoHo

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Testing and treating asthma in SoHo

Asthma doctor in SoHo

Asthma doctor in SoHo

If you suffer with asthma, or think you need to be tested to see if you do indeed have asthma, you will want to come to our medical practice, SoHo Health. Our asthma doctor in SoHo, Dr. Andrew Fagelman, is a board-certified Internist who will be able to provide you with a precise asthma diagnosis, and prescriptions if necessary.

When you come to our medical practice with complaints of breathing problems, our doctor will first want to rule out any other possible conditions such as respiratory infections or other chronic pulmonary diseases. You will have a physical exam and our doctor will ask you specific questions about the symptoms you have been experiencing. Asthma is often related to allergies that a person may have, and can sometimes be related to a specific medical problem such as bronchitis. You may be required to have a lung function test which is used to determine how much air is able to move in and out as you breathe. The test may be as simple as using a peak flow meter which measures how hard you can breathe out. There are also other diagnostic tests which can be ordered. The doctor will be able to classify how severe your asthma is which will have a bearing on the type of treatment which will work best for you. The frequency and severity of your asthma attacks, as well as when you have them, will all add to your diagnosis. Asthma severity can change from time to time, and so can your medications. Asthma can be treated with an inhaler, or with medication which is taken orally in pill form. Our doctor will let you know which type of asthma medication will work best for you. If you are prescribed an inhaler, our asthma doctor in SoHo will give you information about how this is easily used.

For an appointment to meet with our asthma doctor in SoHo, contact us today. If you do have asthma, it is important that you receive appropriate medication, including a rescue inhaler to use for acute asthma attacks.

155 Spring Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-0080


Asthma Doctor in Soho

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Testing and treating asthma in Soho

Asthma doctor in Soho

Asthma doctor in Soho

Asthma is a very common medical condition of both children and adults. It is important that if you have asthma that it is diagnosed and treated correctly so that your asthma can be kept under control and not lead to serious medical problems. If you think you may have asthma, you will want to see our asthma doctor in Soho at our medical practice, Soho Health.

At our office, our asthma doctor in Soho is Dr. Andrew Fagelman. Dr. Fagelman is a board certified Internist. It is important that you come to see our doctor if you are having asthma symptoms; he will be able to make sure that you are diagnosed correctly. Asthma is a chronic lung condition that can be controlled by using safe asthma medications. Unless you come to see the doctor while you are having specific asthmatic symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, it may not be initially obvious that asthma is your problem. Asthma can be seasonal; it may be caused by allergies like allergy to pollen or grasses. Sometimes a viral infection, such as the flu, can trigger an asthma attack. Smoking can also worsen asthma symptoms whether you are a smoker or you are being exposed to secondhand smoke. Exercise and stress can also trigger sudden asthma attacks. If you have been experiencing asthma symptoms on an intermittent basis you will want to come in and see our doctor to receive an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Fagelman works with many patients who have asthma, and will be able to accurately diagnose your condition.

If you are diagnosed with asthma, our asthma doctor in Soho will be able to treat your asthma effectively. One of the most important things he will do is thoroughly educate you about asthma, and the specific things you may be able to do to help reduce the likelihood of having an asthma attack. When it comes to asthma, it is important to take a preventive approach. This may mean taking specific medicines on a daily basis, or changing several things about your home environment which will make it friendlier to your allergy situation. There are many different preventive asthma medications available today. Or, our doctor may simply prescribe a “rescue inhaler” which will be able to stop an asthma attack if it occurs. Our doctor will assess your individual situation and let you know which type of treatments will be best for you. For an appointment to see our doctor regarding proper testing and treatment for asthma, contact our office today.

155 Spring Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-0080