Severe Asthma
Comprehensive care for asthma patients - from diagnosis to long-term management
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.
While asthma cannot be cured, proper management can help patients lead active, normal lives with modern treatments.
Key Facts:
- Over 300 million people worldwide have asthma
- With proper treatment, most patients achieve good control
- Attacks can be triggered by allergens, exercise, cold air, or stress
Types of Asthma
Allergic Asthma
Triggered by pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold
Non-Allergic Asthma
Triggered by stress, cold air, exercise, infections
Exercise-Induced Asthma
Symptoms occur during or after physical activity
Occupational Asthma
Caused by workplace irritants
Common Symptoms
Diagnosis
Medical History
Discussion of symptoms, triggers, and family history
Spirometry (PFT)
Measures how much air you can exhale and how fast
Peak Flow Monitoring
Measures how well lungs push out air
Allergy Testing
Identifies specific allergic triggers
Treatment Options
Quick-Relief Meds
Bronchodilators that relax airways during attacks
Long-Term Control Meds
Daily meds to reduce airway inflammation
Inhaled Corticosteroids
Most effective long-term control medication
Biologic Therapies
Injectable meds for severe asthma
Proper Inhaler Technique
- Remove cap and shake inhaler well
- Breathe out completely away from inhaler
- Place mouthpiece between lips, sealing tightly
- Start breathing in slowly and press inhaler once
- Continue breathing in slowly (3-5 seconds)
- Hold breath for 10 seconds, then breathe out
- Rinse mouth after using steroid inhalers
Tip: Using a spacer device improves medication delivery up to 50%.
Asthma Action Plan
🟢 Green Zone
Well-controlled, take daily meds
Peak Flow: 80-100%
🟡 Yellow Zone
Mild symptoms, add quick-relief
Peak Flow: 50-80%
🔴 Red Zone
Severe, seek emergency care
Peak Flow: <50%
Emergency Signs
- Severe shortness of breath at rest
- Inability to speak full sentences
- Blue lips or fingernails (cyanosis)
- No improvement after rescue inhaler
- Rapid pulse and sweating
Why Choose Our Asthma Care?
Comprehensive, patient-centered asthma management
Expert Pulmonologists
Specialized asthma care
Advanced Diagnostics
Spirometry, allergy testing
Biologic Therapies
For severe asthma
Personalized Plans
Tailored action plans