Hi, i am heaving breathing problem for long time. sometimes i need to inhale with pressure and also exhale. i get immediate prob if in smoke, dust, chillness, immediate climate change and like that. which doctor should i consult for this? Thanks,Utham
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of asthma is more likely. You might be having allergy to dust or smoke or pollen which is causing you asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti-allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.