Asthma

Asthma is an allergic reaction of the body towards a foreign body. This reaction tends to contract the airway by secreting extra fluid in the small capilaries of the lungs. When this narrowing of the capilaries happen then patient gets difficulty in breathing. In severe cases it may need an admission in the hospital. Asthma is very common and actually makes the life of the patient very difficult if not treated in time. Asthma is charactorized by 3 actions:

Blockage - The muscles around the airway get tightened during the asthma

Inflammation - Asthma causes red, swollen bronchial tubes in your lungs

Irritation - Asthamatic people's airways get irritated with slightest of triggers

Asthma can be caused by :

 Allergy to airborne pollen

REcurrent infections like cold and cough

Outdoor Physical Activity

 Cold Air

 Medicines

 Stress

 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Diagnosis & Treatment

Asthma as a disease needs to be treated on an immediate basis. If you feel that the person is having symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, wheezing, problem in sleeping and severe coughing then you should consult a pulmonologist or an ENT specialist at the earliest. Asthma is diagnosed first of all on clinical examination by the specialist at Jiv Hospital, Purnia. For any disease it is important to have a clinical examination of the patient that would include taking a detailed history of the patient and disease. Based on the clinical findings the ENT specialist or a pulmonologist may advise certain tests like chest x ray, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) or Mathacholine Challenge Test. This would help in distinguishing between asthma and other respiratory problems like COPD. Chest X-Ray reveals any structural abnormalties in the lungs and the airways. PFT test is done before and after a bronchodilator. If the lung function improves after taking a bronchodilator then it points towards you having asthma. Methacholine is known to trigger asthma. If your airways become narrow by inhaling methacholine then you probably have asthma.

Asthma cannot be cured but can be effectively controlled. Patient information and understanding of the symptoms of attack is very important to manage asthma. Our specialist at Jiva Hospital, Purnia will explain the trigger that the patient needs to be cautious about. Prevention and long-term control are key to stopping asthma attacks before they start.In case of an asthma flare-up, you may need to use a quick-relief inhaler.

Asthma is best managed by the use of some medications which have to be taken daily. These can be in the form of oral medications or inhalers which will reduce the swelling in the airways and keep them open. This will prevent acute asthma attacks. The medications may have to be taken for several weeks to have full effect.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr Singh at Jiva Hospital, Purnia, Bihar is one of the most qualified and one of the best ENT Specialist in India for the treatment of Asthma. The cost of the treatment should not be a prohibitive factor as there are few investigations which need to be carried out. The cost of initial consultation and the tests for confirming asthma would be less than Rs. 4,000. You would have to be in regular touch with your treating doctor at Jiva Hospital, Purnia till the right type and dose of the medication is set. Since asthma has no treatment, the patient has to follow the instructions advised by our specialist at Jiva Hospital, Purnia, Bihar diligently in order to achieve maximum benefit. The goal is to avoid any attack of asthma and even if there is an attack then to manage it properly.