Although the disease has been known for a very long time, the exact causes and developmental mechanisms of asthma are still largely unexplained. What can be said, however: Asthma is the result of a complex interaction of genetic predisposition and environmental influences.
According to current knowledge, the following factors play a role in the development of asthma:
Triggers of asthma attacks in allergic asthmatics:
Triggers of asthma attacks in non-allergic asthmatics:
Asthma usually oscillates between largely asymptomatic periods and sudden, repetitive asthma attacks. Symptomatic are:
Untreated asthma can have severe consequences for the lungs. If asthma is already known, treatment should be evaluated periodically and treatment may need to be adjusted.
Medical history, counseling, physical examination. Pulmonary Function Diagnostics. Testing the use of inhalers.
20 – 30 minutes
Follow-up appointment. Rare: Referral to pulmonologist. Participation in DMP program.
Health insurance benefit or according to the official regulation of charges for physicians (GOÄ)
Ärztehaus Nymphenburg | 2nd floor
Rosa-Bavarese-Str. 1
80639 Munich
Consultation hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu: 08:00 – 17:00
Wed + Fri : 07:30-13:00
and by appointment
Phone:
089 / 856 395 82
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