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Asthma

Also called Bronchial Asthma

Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become swollen and narrow, causing wheezing, cough and breathlessness. With the right inhalers most people live normally.

Treated in Pulmonology · General Medicine · Paediatrics

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Symptoms

  • Wheezing (a whistling sound when breathing)
  • Breathlessness
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Cough, often at night or early morning

Causes and triggers

  • Dust, smoke and air pollution
  • Pollen, pets and mould
  • Colds and chest infections
  • Cold air and exercise
  • A family history of asthma or allergies

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if you often wheeze, cough at night or feel breathless. Get emergency help if breathing is very hard, lips turn blue, or your reliever inhaler does not help.

Treatment at Abhinav Hospital

Our chest physicians confirm asthma with an examination and lung function tests, and treat it with preventer and reliever inhalers, advice on avoiding triggers, and regular review.

Doctors who treat asthma

Questions patients ask

Are inhalers safe for daily use?

Yes. Inhalers send a small dose of medicine straight to the lungs, so they work well with fewer side effects than tablets.

Can asthma be cured?

Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be well controlled, so that most people have few or no symptoms.

Which doctor treats asthma at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?

Asthma is treated in our Pulmonology, General Medicine, and Paediatrics departments, by Dr. Sameer Adwani, Dr. Sudhir Bhatnagar, Dr. Ashwin T. Chichkhede, and Dr. Balwant Ramteke.

How do I book an appointment for asthma?

Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.

This page explains asthma in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z