Chest Clinic : Chest Physician

🌬️ Bronchial Asthma — Causes & Diagnosis Chest Clinic Common Causes & Triggers Asthma develops due to airway inflammation and increased airway sensitivity. Common triggers include: 🌿 Allergies – dust mites, pollen, mould, pets 🌫️ Air pollution & smoke ❄️ Cold or dry air 🏃 Exercise 🤧 Respiratory infections 🧪 Occupational dust, fumes & chemicals 💊 Aspirin/NSAIDs and certain medicines 🌸 Strong smells, perfumes & household chemicals How Asthma Is Diagnosed Diagnosis is based on symptoms plus objective evidence of variable airflow limitation. Key tests: 🩺 Clinical evaluation & detailed history 💨 Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility 📈 Peak expiratory flow variability, when appropriate 🫁 FeNO / blood eosinophils for selected patients 🔬 Allergy testing when an allergic trigger is suspected 🏃 Exercise or bronchial challenge testing when routine spirometry is inconclusive Typical symptoms: recurrent wheezing, cough, breathlessness and chest tightness, often varying with time or triggers. Chest Clinic — Evaluation & Diagnosis of Asthma, Allergy and Breathing Disorders Aug 17, 2026 Call now