[header] How to choose an asthma specialist [title] Consult with your primary care physician. [step] If your asthma is mild you may simply need to see your primary care physician to have it treated. Your primary care doctor will be able to assess your condition and give you treatment for mild conditions. 
[substeps] Common signs of asthma include struggling to catch your breath, wheezing, coughing, or having tightness in your chest at night or after exercise. Good primary care physicians will be able to assess your condition and then decide whether they have the expertise to treat it or if you should be referred to a specialist.