Specialists are physicians who have been trained to treat a specific area of the body such as the lungs, heart, brain, or teeth. For people with asthma, doctors like allergists, immunologists, and pulmonologists focus on what’s triggering the asthma symptoms. If allergies are the main trigger, for example, an allergist will identify what you’re allergic to and help you combat the allergy. He may suggest avoiding the allergen, using medications, or starting allergy shots.
You need a referral from your Primary Care Physician (PCP) to see a specialist.