Asthma

Breathing becomes challenging when you have asthma because your airways swell, constrict, and produce more mucus. Chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing are some of the symptoms. Allergies, smoke, cold temperatures, physical activity, strong smells, and stress are common triggers. Severe asthma attacks can be fatal if left untreated.

Types of Asthma

• Exercise-induced asthma

Breathing difficulties triggered by physical activity or exercise.

• Allergic asthma

Asthma symptoms caused by allergens like pollen, dust, or pets.

• Cough-variant asthma

A form of asthma where persistent coughing is the main symptom.

• Occupational asthma

Asthma triggered by workplace substances or environmental exposures.

• Asthma-COPD overlap (ACOS)

When a person has both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Symptoms of Asthma

• Wheezing

Whistling or Noisy sound while breathing.

• Shortness of breath

Having difficulty inhaling or feeling out of breath.

• Chest tightness, pain, or pressure

Sensation of heaviness, discomfort, or squeezing in the chest.

• Cough

Frequent or ongoing cough that usually gets worse at night or in the morning.

What is the best way to manage asthma?

• Biologic Therapy

Advanced treatments using monoclonal antibodies for severe asthma cases.

• Bronchial Thermoplasty

Heat treatment relaxes airway muscles when other therapies aren’t effective.

• Oral Medications

Steroids or leukotriene pills help control symptoms and prevent asthma attacks.

• Inhalers & Nebulizers

Reduce inflammation or provide quick relief; nebulizers deliver medicine as a mist.

• Antihistamines

Manage allergy-related asthma triggers with medicines like cetirizine or loratadine.