Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which the airways swell and become narrow. This reduces the flow of oxygen to the lungs and the bloodstream. This triggers coughing, breathlessness and wheezing. During an asthma attack, the person is gasping for breath and the situation appears life threatening.

Asthma can be caused by :

 Allergy to airborne pollen, dust mites, pet hair, smoke etc.

 Pulmonary infections like cold and cough

 Physical Activity

 Cold Air

 Certain medications like beta blockers, aspirin, ibuprofen etc

 Stress

 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Smokers and Obese people have a greater risk of being asthmatic. To some extent the disease is also genetic in nature and runs into family. Many patients try to control their asthma with the use of an inhaler which makes them dependent on it.

Asthma is the body's response to irritation. This can be reduced by avoiding the irritants and building a healthy body. Avoiding the triggers, regular exercise, yoga, weight management, clean environment are all essential and best for keeping asthma at bay. These things will be important even after you get proper treatment for asthma.

Diagnosis & Treatment

If you suffer from an asthma like attack, immediately consult a pulmonologist or lung specialist who would do a clinical examination. This would help in distinguishing between asthma and other respiratory problems like COPD. Some basic tests like Chest X-Ray, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and Methacholine Challenge Test are sufficient to diagnose asthma. Chest X-Ray shows any kind of structural abnormalties in the lungs and the airways. PFT test is done before and after a bronchodilator. If the lung function improves after taking a bronchodilator then it points towards you having asthma. Methacholine is known to trigger asthma. If your airways become narrow by inhaling methacholine then you probably have asthma.

Asthma cannot be cured but can be effectively controlled. Prevention and long-term control are key to stopping asthma attacks before they start. Treatment usually involves learning to recognize your triggers and taking steps to avoid these triggers. You must track your breathing to make sure that the medications are keeping symptoms under control. In case of an asthma flare-up, you may need to use a quick-relief inhaler.

Asthma is best managed by the use of some medications which have to be taken daily. These can be in the form of oral medications or inhalers which will reduce the swelling in the airways and keep them open. This will prevent acute asthma attacks. The medications may have to be taken for several weeks to have full effect.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr Singh is one of the most qualified and one of the best Pulmonologist and Chest Specialist in Madhepura for the treatment of Asthma and other lung related problems at Shiva Hospital, Madhepura India. The cost of the treatment should not be a prohibitive factor as there are few investigations which need to be carried out. The cost of initial consultation and the tests for confirming asthma would be less than Rs. 4,000. You would have to be in regular touch with your treating doctor till the right type and dose of the medication is set. Since asthma has no treatment, the patient has to follow the instructions of the doctor diligently in order to achieve maximum benefit. The goal is to avoid any attack of asthma and even if there is an attack then to manage it properly.

Chequered History

Shiva Hospital at Madhepura has been launched by renowned Surgeon Dr Dilip Singh who has been serving the people of this area for the last 27 years. Dr Dilip Singh setup his first hospital as Druvit Hospital in the year 2000. He has performed more than 10,000 general and urological surgeries with excellent outcomes. Earlier the patients had to travel to Patna to get good quality medical services. Dr Dilip Singh stopped this medical travel of the patients by performing all kinds of complex surgeries in Madhepura. Dr Dilip Singh has more than 27 years of experience in the field of Surgery. He has been associated with several Medical Colleges as a teacher and trainer for the budding doctors. He has trained several surgeons in the art of Minimaly Invasive Surgical Techniques.

Latest Medical Technology

Shiva Hospital has deployed the latest cutting edge medical technology in the fields of Diagnostics, Surgery and Intensive Care. The hospital has 32 Slice CT Scan, Ultrasound, Colour Doppler, Echocardiography, Digital X-Ray, Laparoscope, Endoscope, Arthroscope, Ureteroscope and C-Arm. The operating rooms are fully equipped to carry out the most complex surgeries like Knee and Hip Replacement, GI Surgeries, Gynae Surgeries, Laparoscopic and Ureteroscopic Surgeries. We are performing high risk surgeries with excellent outcomes. We have a trauma centre which is equipped with all the life saving equipments and Operating room to carry out emergency surgeries and procedures. Critical patients are taken care in high tech Intensive Care Units. Premature babies are kept in state of art Neonatal ICU (NICU). We also have advanced Pathology Lab and Physical Therapy Centre.

Our Team

We have deployed the best medical team to provide high quality treatment to the patients of Madhepura. We have full time consultants in the fields of Medicine, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Radiology, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Our consultants have the best qualifications and long experience of successful outcomes. We have visiting consultants in the fields of Urology, Neurosurgery, Cancer Surgery and Cardiology to provide superspecialty care to the residents of Madhepura. The team of doctors is supported by qualified Medical Officers, experienced nurses and paramedical staff. The patient care services department ensures that the patients visiting the hospital get hassle free and compassionate care in salubrious environment. Now you can get high quality medical treatment in Madhepura without rushing to Patna or any other Metro city.

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