A condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Arca Clinic Dr. Vishwambhar is a one of best Asthma & Allergy specialist Pallikaranai.
Asthma can be minor or it can interfere with daily activities. In some cases, it may lead to a life-threatening attack.
Asthma may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes flare up.
Asthma can usually be managed with rescue inhalers to treat symptoms (salbutamol) and controller inhalers that prevent symptoms (steroids). Severe cases may require longer-acting inhalers that keep the airways open (formoterol, salmeterol, tiotropium), as well as inhalant steroids.
An abnormal reaction of the immune system to a medication.
In many cases, the allergic reaction is mild. Severe cases can lead to shock and may be life-threatening.
Hives, rash and fever are common symptoms.
Treatment involves discontinuing the medication that’s causing the reaction. Other medication can reduce the allergy symptoms, such as antihistamines. In severe cases, bronchodilators or adrenalin may be required.
