Bronchial Asthma is a common respiratory ailment, which affects  millions of people all over the world (7-10%). Asthma in simple terms is a disease of the airways in lungs. When Asthma is not under control the sides of the airways in the lungs are always thick and swollen and so very less air can get in and out of the lungs. If the Asthma persists, certain changes take place in the airways leading to permanent damage and disability.
Though Asthma is not completely curable, it can be  controlled effectively. Preventing Asthma by occurring is the best means of keeping Asthma away initially. People with Asthma can lead normal lives. Asthma Clinic at Lakeshore Hospital focuses on early diagnosis. Detailed evaluation of Asthma including specialized investigations like computerized lung function tests, reversibility studies, CT scan and other radiographic imaging, serological studies for allergies (if any) and fiber optic bronchoscopy is done. |