What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes narrowing of the airways and difficulty breathing. There is no cure for asthma, but treatment can help manage symptoms. Asthma symptoms include:
- breathing difficulty
- wheezing
- coughing
- shortness of breath
You may also experience chest tightness and throat irritation. Dr. Suraj Giri also treating the patient whose can problem with asthma
Triggers:
While asthma is often triggered by allergens like dust, mold, and pet dander, it can also be triggered by exercise, exposure to cold weather, respiratory illnesses, certain medications, irritants in the air, or several chronic health conditions.
Symptoms And Signs
Asthma symptoms vary from person to person; you should consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Suraj Giri best ENT specialist in PCMC Pune. There are a few different symptoms related to asthma, and these can become worse at night and during allergy season. These include:
- Coughing
- Trouble in sleeping
- Wheezing
- Fatigue during physical activity
- Tightness in the chest
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
Treatment:
Dr. Suraj Giri offers comprehensive asthma treatment at Devgiri Memorial Hospital PCMC Pune that includes screening, testing, and careful monitoring of our patients. We will work to identify your asthma triggers and help you adopt prevention strategies.
Medications that may be prescribed include:
- Short-acting inhalers – Often called “rescue” inhalers, these are used to open the airways and provide relief for acute asthma symptoms. It is recommended that patients carry an inhaler with them at all times.
- Long-term control medications – If you find that you are using your inhaler often, your doctor may recommend a medicine designed to help reduce airway inflammation and better control asthma symptoms. These medications are available in a variety of forms and should be taken daily.
- Immunotherapy – If an allergy is the cause of your asthma symptoms, you may benefit from allergy shots or sublingual immunotherapy, which helps your body develop an immunity to your allergens. Allergy symptoms are usually reduced, and in some patients, symptoms are eliminated.
How do I make an appointment?
The appointment process at Devgiri Memorial Hospital PCMC Pune is very simple. You can directly call on 09657002695. Also with the help of the “Book an Appointment” Form you can book your appointment by just filling in the basic information. We will contact you via email or phone call to confirm your appointment.
