CASE DISCUSSION
Asthma : Management of Chronic illness
Presented India by Dr. Manas MengarViews
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Case Description
Asthma is a condition where the airways narrow and swell and sometimes produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and can trigger coughing,whistling sound and shortness of breath. Today our guest speaker is going to tell us about the management of Asthma through discussing his cases.
Case Summary
- Dr. Manas Minger discusses severe and uncontrolled asthma, highlighting the importance of differentiating between the two. He explains that asthma is an allergic inflammation of the airways, a heterogeneous disease with varied presentations. He defines asthma by symptoms like breathlessness, chest tightness, wheezing, and airflow obstruction, emphasizing that these can vary over time and intensity.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Manas Mengar
Consultant Pulmonologist Critical Care, Sleep Medicine Specialist, Jupiter Hospital Mumbai
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