Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory condition in which your airways narrow or swell and might even produce extra mucus. This makes it difficult to breathe and might make someone cough or suffer from shortness of breath. Asthma is usually a major condition, as it severely affects a person’s way of life & their daily activities. It could even be life-threatening in some cases, if not diagnosed and managed appropriately. This disease does not have a cure, but can only be managed with lifestyle restrictions, medication, therapies and more. Therefore, it is crucial that you follow your physician’s advice & treatment plan.

• Shortness of breath
• Pain or tightness in the chest
• Wheezing when exhaling, especially in children
• Severe coughing or wheezing attacks

• Exercise-induced asthma: That can occur when you exert yourself more than regular
• Occupational asthma: This could be caused by irritants in your workplace or surroundings such as chemical fumes, powerful scents, gases or dust
• Allergy-induced asthma: This might be triggered by airborne substances, such as pollen, pet hair, mold spores, etc.

• Rapid worsening of shortness of breath or wheezing
• No improvement even after using a quick-relief inhale
• Shortness of breath when you are doing minimal physical activity

At Park Group of Hospitals, we bring a team of renowned clinicians with expertise in the treatment of Asthma, to help you manage this chronic condition and breathe freely.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. This is a condition that becomes worse with time, but it is treatable; with the right diagnosis & management.

At Park Group of Hospitals, we have a team of highly experienced doctors; with COPD as their area of expertise.

• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness
• A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish
• Unexplained weight loss
• Swelling in ankles, feet or legs

• Tobacco smoking
• Exposure to burning fuel fumes, chemicals or dust
• Family history or genetics
• Other respiratory infections

The best ways to prevent this disease is to quit smoking and to watch out for occupational hazards. Consult with a specialist at the earliest on the onset of any symptoms and get treated at the earliest, before this disease converts into other complications.