Asthma is a condition which you’d generally expect to see in kids, it’s not something you’d imagine seeing in adults as much. Though it’s true that it affects children at a higher rate than adults, asthma is just as dangerous to adults and there are a vast number of adult sufferers of the condition. Over 300 million people suffer from asthma today and that number continues to grow for as yet unknown reasons.
Though the condition is chronic it can be managed through the proper use of medication and lifestyle choices. If you or your child have just been diagnosed with the condition it can all seem more than a little overwhelming and as such we’ve put together this data on the different kinds of medical professionals best qualified to help you get used to asthma.
Allergists – One of the main stimuli of an asthmatic attack are environmental allergens. As such an allergist who fully understands the dangers and occurrences of outside allergens might be a great choice for you. They’ll be able to test you and determine which allergen is worst for you, which brings about the worst reactions and which you should avoid at all costs.
Internist/Pulmonologist – Sometimes asthma isn’t triggered by environmental allergens, in these occurrences it’s called intrinsic asthma. Internists are specialists in the field of internal medicine and pulmonologists are part-specialised in treating respiratory conditions. When working in tandem these two specialists will be able to provide treatment for your asthma and work out the triggering factors for you.
ENT Specialist – Specialising in the ear, nose, throat and parts of the head and neck. Asthma is often triggered by colds, sinus and throat infections or post-nasal drips. ENT specialists are well trained in treating these conditions and should be you first port of call in those situations.
If in doubt, talk to your GP about which specialist it would be best for you to see!
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