What department should I go to for asthma?

Written by Wang Xiang Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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The asthma we usually talk about mainly refers to bronchial asthma, which is a respiratory system disease. The most suitable department to consult for bronchial asthma is the department of respiratory medicine, and in places where no specific department of respiratory medicine exists, the department of general internal medicine can be consulted. However, the precondition for consulting these departments is that the patient's condition must be stable. If a patient with bronchial asthma experiences a severe acute attack and has serious breathing difficulties, they must seek treatment in the emergency department. Additionally, some types of asthma refer to cardiac asthma, which, as the name suggests, is a cardiovascular disease and thus requires consultation in the department of cardiology.

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Written by Wang Xiang Yu
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What department should I go to for asthma?

What department should you visit for asthma? First, we need to clarify the definition of asthma. The term "asthma" most commonly refers to bronchial asthma, but also to cardiac asthma. Starting with bronchial asthma, it is a respiratory system disease, and the most appropriate department to visit is the Department of Respiratory Medicine. Of course, in the case of an acute attack of bronchial asthma, if the condition of the patient is very severe, then they may choose to visit the emergency department. Additionally, in some areas where there is no Department of Respiratory Medicine available, such as in rural areas or community health centers, patients can only visit a general internal medicine department. As for cardiac asthma, it is a concept that is gradually being phased out. Cardiac asthma, as the name suggests, is associated with cardiovascular system diseases. Under these circumstances, the most fitting department to visit is the Department of Cardiology. Of course, if the patient's condition is critical, then the most suitable choice is still the emergency department, where emergency physicians will decide how to handle the patient's condition based on their specific medical needs.

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Is asthma common in children?

Childhood asthma is a common pulmonary disease. It manifests as recurrent coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, along with reversible, obstructive respiratory diseases with airway hyperreactivity. This disease poses a significant health risk to children and is a commonly seen chronic respiratory condition with a high incidence, often characterized by recurrent attacks over a chronic course. If the condition is severe, it can affect the child's learning, activities, daily life, and can also impact the child's growth and development. If the child's treatment is delayed or inappropriate, it can eventually develop into adult asthma, becoming chronic and intractable. Therefore, this disease must be diagnosed and treated promptly, as it is a relatively common condition.

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What should I do about asthma?

The full name of asthma is bronchial asthma, which is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs involving various inflammatory cells. The main symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which typically occur in the early morning and at night. These symptoms can subside on their own through medication treatment or even without medication. Thus, by diagnosing asthma, it is understood that asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. After contracting this disease, the main treatment involves inhaling medications for asthma to control its symptoms. Additionally, if the asthma is caused by an allergic condition, such as an allergy to certain foods or airborne allergens like pollen and dust mites, it is advisable to first avoid these allergens to ensure a clean air environment, and then control or eliminate the symptoms with medication treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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How to test for asthma?

Asthma is fully referred to as bronchial asthma. It is primarily due to the presence of inflammatory cells in the airways over a long period of time. These inflammatory cells render the trachea highly reactive. With this hyperreactivity, patients often experience wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which typically occur in the early morning and at night. These symptoms can generally be alleviated with or without medication, and if a patient typically exhibits these symptoms, an asthma diagnosis can essentially be made. However, if the symptoms are atypical, such as having only coughing or wheezing, it may be necessary to perform some pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays, ultrasounds, or electrocardiograms on the patient to rule out other diseases that could cause wheezing and coughing. Therefore, doctors will arrange for these tests based on the patient's symptoms.

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What should I do for asthma cough?

If a patient has asthma accompanied by coughing, it is advisable to receive treatment under a doctor’s guidance through nebulizer inhalation to alleviate symptoms, or take some antitussive and asthma-relieving medications. In daily life, one should also ensure ample rest, avoid vigorous exercise and heavy physical work, and it is best to identify the cause of the illness under a doctor's guidance for symptomatic treatment. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins and improve one's immunity. Additionally, if the coughing is severe, drinking some Fritillaria and pear syrup, which also helps moisten the lungs and relieve cough and asthma, may be appropriate. Therefore, it is advised to maintain a relaxed mood, avoid excessive stress, and actively cooperate with treatment for symptom recovery.