Chronic Disease Management

Finding an effective management strategy can significantly improve your quality of life if you or a loved one is living with one or more chronic health conditions. At Texas Premier Physicians P.A. in Houston, Texas, Bita Pour Jafari, MD, ABAARM, delivers personalized chronic disease management services to those in her care. Book your visit online to learn more, or call and speak with an administrative staff member.

What kinds of health issues are considered chronic diseases?

Health issues that linger over a few months limit your daily activities and require ongoing treatment for chronic health conditions or diseases. Many different issues fall under this category, including:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Allergies
• Sleep apnea
• Thyroid disease
• Dementia
• Cancer
• Gallbladder disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Asthma

These are just some of the more common forms of chronic disease. Chronic health conditions are a leading cause of death among Americans. 

What role does lifestyle modification play in chronic disease management?

Health experts agree that a small list of lifestyle choices leads to most cases of chronic disease. These include smoking, living a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, and excessive alcohol consumption. 

Making improvements in these four areas can have an enormous positive impact on your risk of developing chronic disease and quality of life if you’re diagnosed with one or more of these severe health conditions. 

Your practitioner is here to help with realistic and sustainable lifestyle modifications. You can explore how to boost your nutrition while still enjoying many of your favorite flavors and how to work more physical activity into your day without extreme exercise. 

If you smoke, ask about the latest smoking cessation programs. If you’re a heavy drinker, your practitioner can help you find ways to cut back. 

How can I make the most of my drug therapy through chronic disease management?

Medications play a central role in treating many types of chronic disease, but you should manage drug therapy carefully to be safe and effective. Often, people come to Texas Premier Physicians with various medications, sometimes prescribed by numerous providers over time. 

A medication review is a critical part of managing chronic disease. Your provider assesses your medications to see if changes in the type of meds you take or your dosing schedule might offer a better fit for your health needs. Some patients can eventually reduce the medications needed to manage chronic disease. 

Booking a visit is the best place to begin, so make today the day you reach out to Texas Premier Physicians online or by phone to find a time that works for you.