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Q&A session with Dr. Nishith Kumar

Asthma is a pulmonary (of the lungs) condition in which your airways narrow and swell, resulting in production of extra mucus, making it very difficult to breathe. Asthma can start off as being just a minor problem in some people, while in others; it can result in life-threatening Asthma attacks. The symptoms for Asthma vary from person to person. You can sometimes have persistent symptoms throughout or not have any symptoms at all. However, the most common signs include: Chest congestion Episodic cough Off & on Breathlessness Wheezing Risk Factors Several factors can put you at risk of developing Asthma such as: Family history of Asthma Having other allergic conditions Contacts with work-related triggers Diagnosis During a physical exam, your doctor will ask you questions based on signs and symptoms and rule out any other pulmonary disorders and about any other health problems that you may have. Following this, he/she may recommend these tests: Spirometry: to check the narrowing of your bronchial tubesPeak flow: to measure how hard you can exhale Other tests may include: Imaging tests such as a Chest X-Ray and CT scanMethacholine challengeNitric oxide testAllergy testingSputum eosinophil countTesting for exercise and cold induced Asthma