Early signs and precautionary measure of treating asthma in India
Asthma is a very commonly occurring lung disease that affects human of all ages from infants to the adults. The disease is characterized by the difficulties that a patient face while breathing. The increasing pollution level around the globe making the air heavy with harmful pollutants like mercury and lead and poisonous gases like sulphur dioxides, nitrogen oxides are the main culprits behind the cause of alarming leap in the number of asthmatic patients.
Other substances like cigarette smokes, dust or pollen are also responsible for causing breathing problems.
India, a developing nation in South Asia is climbing the ladder of development and economic progress at a rapid rate which has made the country a leading second choice for commercial progress right behind China. The industrial boom and the rise in economic and social stature of the people in some cities and metros in the country have lead to the increasing number of vehicles that emits harmful elements in the air. For the last couple of years Delhi, the capital city is ruling the chart of being the most polluted city in India followed by other leading metropolitan cities in the country.
Air knows no regional or international boundaries and hence the harmful pollutants in the air are always expanding causing tremendous impact not only on human health but for the environment as well. Due to such hazardous effect of air pollution in India, people are most likely suffering from asthma and other chronic bronchial and respiratory related diseases.
Though there is no dearth of well known doctors and hospitals in the Northern region of the country but there is a noticeable trend among the patients in India suffering from asthma to consult renowned physicians from down South that is known to offer the best of medical assistance in the country. But now with the introduction of technological innovations in medical science and the availability of eligible physicians specialized in treating acute respiratory syndrome at a reasonable cost are creating new hopes for the asthmatic patients of North and Eastern India.
A trusted name setting milestones in treating Asthma in North India:
One such pioneering name is ‘Haridaya Hospital’, a unit of Tandon Chest & Sleep Centre located in Allahabad city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The centre headed by Dr. Ashish Tandon, is creating new stride in treating all kinds of acute respiratory complications with an aim in treating asthma and related respiratory syndrome under the supervision of expert physicians at a much cheaper medical expenses. Dr. Tandon is a stalwart name in the sphere of treating various bronchial diseases, is known to be a highly competent and compassionate chest physician holding over two decades of medical experience in treating patients from India and abroad. He has earned his medical qualifications from some of the prestigious and top medical colleges in India and abroad. He is also a regular speaker and chairperson at various medical conferences. Due to his valued experiences as an acclaimed physician he is also a regular visiting consultant to many hospitals and clinics in Allahabad.
Dr. Ashish Tandon has become a reliable name for the patients suffering from asthma and other severe respiratory diseases. An ambience of care, smile and compassion is what he believes can make the treatment period successful in getting recovered from asthmatic attacks. Due to his years of dedication and service Haridaya Hospital has earned the coveted position of being one of the most trusted hospital brands in the state. At Haridaya, patients are not treated as customers. Under the expert supervision of Dr. Ashish Tandon, Haridaya Hospital delivers quality medical services to the patients by implementing various innovative solutions for completely eradicating asthma and related bronchial complications.
A briefing of the disease:
Patients suffering from asthma have different symptoms that vary from person to person. Physicians believes that when the affected person’s airways come in contact with triggering elements in the air like dust, pollen or lead it suddenly makes the air passage narrow and filled it with mucus. The small tubes in the lungs known as bronchi that carry air in and out of the lungs become more sensitive when come in contact with such triggering substances. The production of excess phlegm in the air passage makes it difficult for the patients to inhale air and causes wheezing - a whistling sound while exhaling, shortness or rapid breathing, coughing that worsens during night, and while performing exercises and a feeling of tight chest sensation among the patients.
People experiencing the above mentioned symptoms must not consider self medication. It is always advisable to go for proper diagnosis to identify certain factors involving family medical history, the intensity of symptoms including physical exam of flow meter test to measure how much air a patient can blow out of the lungs after taking a deep breath. The diagnosis results if found positive must be immediately followed by a quality plan surfaced by the doctor that includes daily treatment, and medication regimes.
Apart from air pollution, other causes that trigger the possibilities of asthma are allergens like dust mites, pollen, feathers, and animal fur, intake of anti- inflammatory or non-steroidal painkillers, additives like sulphites and tartrazine present in the food, alcohol and surprisingly excess of stress or laughter. Indoor conditions like dampness, fragrance of scented candles and room freshener, chemical flooring and carpet can also activate the asthmatic condition in many. Besides poisonous emissions from the vehicles and cars, certain spiritual rituals and occasions like Diwali are equally responsible in contributing to the hazardous effect of air pollution on our respiratory health.
Is asthma fully curable?
Though asthma is fully not curable but with proper medication and lifestyle changes asthmatic flare-ups can be prevented or can be checked to a certain extent. Performing certain prescribed yogas are also quite helpful in enhancing the respiratory function of human body. Certain yogas and exercises channel more oxygen inflow into the respiratory system. Also using inhaler is also a great relief in preventing sudden asthmatic attack.
Negligence of initial symptoms will only worsen the situation for the patients which can be proved to be severe and life threatening. With proper medical treatment and living a self- managed life most people can lead back to normal life and easy breathing.
