Asthma
Breathing should feel natural; when it becomes difficult, the cause needs to be understood.
What Is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic airway disease characterized by airway sensitivity and narrowing. This can lead to shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and a feeling of tightness in the chest.
Asthma symptoms can vary from person to person, and in some patients they may appear only as a long-lasting cough.
Asthma is a controllable disease. With the right diagnosis and appropriate treatment, patients can maintain their daily lives normally.
Most Common Symptoms of Asthma
These symptoms may increase and decrease periodically.
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Persistent or recurrent cough
- Cough that worsens at night
- Shortness of breath triggered by exercise
- Respiratory complaints that worsen in cold air
Why Does Asthma Develop?
More than one factor may play a role in the development of asthma.
In some patients, several of these factors may trigger asthma symptoms together.
- Allergens (house dust, pollen, etc.)
- Respiratory tract infections
- Air pollution
- Cigarette smoke
- Exercise
- Cold air
- Stress
How Is Asthma Diagnosed?
The patient's history and examination findings are important in diagnosing asthma. In addition, pulmonary function tests support the diagnosis.
Our clinic provides care with advanced pulmonary function testing and modern diagnostic equipment used in asthma diagnosis. This allows airway function to be evaluated in detail and helps achieve a more accurate diagnosis.
- FeNO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide)
- Advanced pulmonary function tests
- Bronchial sensitivity assessment (Methacholine Challenge Test)
- Additional respiratory tests when necessary (Lung Volumes, DLCO)
Evidence-Based Medical Approach
Evidence-based methods grounded in international guidelines are used in asthma treatment.
The goal is to prevent asthma attacks and improve the patient's quality of daily life.
- Inhaler therapies
- Control of triggering factors
- Regular follow-up
- Assessment of asthma control
Asthma from a Functional Medicine Perspective
Current scientific approaches recommend considering not only classical causes but also a broader biological and systemic framework in the evaluation of asthma.
The aim of this approach is to identify the factors that trigger asthma and bring them under control.
- Conditions related to histamine metabolism (histamine intolerance)
- Gut microbiota imbalances, SIBO
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Airway sensitivity
- Accompanying upper airway problems
- Triggering conditions such as reflux
International Academic Experience
Experience gained through academic work abroad in the field of asthma and airway diseases makes it possible to reflect current scientific approaches in clinical practice. In line with this experience, international standards are applied in asthma diagnosis and treatment.
Evaluating advanced respiratory tests together with clinical findings provides an important advantage, especially in patients whose diagnosis is unclear or whose asthma cannot be brought under control.
Goals
Asthma is a disease that can be brought under control with appropriate evaluation and regular follow-up. In our clinic, advanced diagnostic capabilities, up-to-date scientific approaches, and clinical experience are combined to create a personalized asthma management plan for each patient.
- Establish the correct diagnosis
- Identify triggering factors
- Prevent attacks
- Adjust medication according to the individual
- Improve quality of life
Frequently Asked Questions
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