Asthma is a chronic disease that affects both children and adults. Because of inflammation and tightening of the muscles surrounding the small airways, the air passages in the lungs become narrow. This causes asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms come and go and are often worse at night or during exercise. Other common triggers can exacerbate asthma symptoms. Triggers vary from person to person but can include viral infections (colds), dust, smoke, fumes, changes in weather, grass and tree pollen, animal fur and feathers, strong soaps, and perfume. Dr. Nidhi Dixit is an expert pulmonologist, If you are triggered by smoke or other environmental factors, please contact us for Asthma Treatment.

COPD is a lung disease that causes the lungs’ airflow to become obstructed. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, coughing, mucus (sputum) production, and wheezing. The most common cause is long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most commonly cigarette smoke. COPD patients are at a higher risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer, and a variety of other conditions. In developed countries, tobacco use is the leading cause of COPD. it is common in the developing world among people who are exposed to fumes from burning fuel for cooking and heating in poorly ventilated homes. Only a small percentage of chronic smokers develop clinically visible COPD, though many smokers with a long smoking history may develop reduced lung function.