AN ASSESSMENT OF ASTHMATIC PATIENTS THROUGH VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS

Asthma is a major non communicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults, and is the most common chronic disease among children. Inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs cause asthma symptoms, which can be any combination of cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 (1) and caused 455 000 deaths. Inhaled medication can control asthma symptoms and allow people with asthma to lead a normal, active life. Asthma is a long-term condition affecting children and adults. The air passages in the lungs become narrow due to inflammation and tightening of the muscles around the small airways. This causes asthma symptoms such as cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath and chest tightness. These symptoms are intermittent and are often worse at night or during exercise. Other common triggers can make asthma symptoms worse. Triggers vary from person to person, but can include viral infections (colds), dust, smoke, fumes, changes in the weather, grass and tree pollen, animal fur and feathers, strong soaps and perfume. . Achievement of this goal requires the development of new tools including novel Antiasthmatic drugs and more efficacious drugs as well as an increased understanding of the disease. The aim of this study an assessment of asthmatic patients through various diagnostic examination in District hospital, Etawah (U.P).