What is Asthma

What is Asthma

Asthma is a common condition due to chronic inflammation of the lower respiratory tract.

It is underdiagnosed and undertreated despite the fact that the diagnosis can be made readily and effective treatments are available widely. They present with recurrent episodes of wheeze, cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath. There are multiple cell types and inflammatory mediators involved in its pathophysiology.

The newer understandings in asthma had led to identification and development of new therapeutic interventions. The development of tools to facilitate the diagnosis of asthma and measurement of airway physiology and in the precision diagnostic approaches led to better asthma control including the use of biologics.

The goals of asthma treatment are prevention of asthma related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits along with achieving long-term control of asthma with good control of asthma symptoms, maintenance of normal activity, prevention of asthma exacerbations and loss of pulmonary function.

Inhaler based therapy is paramount important for asthma control. Asthma is a chronic disease that can be controlled and we ensure you to get an asthma action plan and to have regular follow-up visits with your asthma healthcare provider.