Allergic Asthma and Wheezing Treatment in Surat
By Allergy Cure Clinic · Medically reviewed by Dr. Ashish Dungrani, M.D. (EH), BHMS, PGDEMS (Mumbai) – Consultant Homoeopathic Physician and Allergy Specialist
Please note: Results vary from person to person. Please don’t stop any prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor.
Short of breath after dusting? Coughing at night? Wheezing when the season changes? Allergic asthma (દમ / અસ્થમા) can be frightening, for you or for your child. With the right diagnosis and care, alongside the medicines your doctor has prescribed, it can be well controlled. Our goal is long-term relief and better control of your asthma. Our allergic asthma treatment in Surat starts by finding what triggers your attacks.
Takes about 2 minutes. Our team will call you back to confirm your visit.
What Is Allergic Asthma (દમ / અસ્થમા)?
Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma, and we also see asthma in children in Surat often. Your airways tighten when you breathe in a trigger, such as dust or pollen.
What happens inside your lungs: your immune system overreacts to the trigger. The muscles around your airways squeeze tight. At the same time, your airways make extra mucus. This leaves very little space for air, which causes that scary feeling of not getting enough air.
Unlike some other types of asthma, which may be set off by stress or exercise, allergic asthma is directly linked to your immune system. That’s why finding and managing your triggers matters so much.
The aim is asthma control. Our goal is to help you breathe more easily and depend less on reliever inhalers over time. Results vary from person to person.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms may start right after contact with a trigger, or build up slowly. Tick the ones that sound like you or your child:
- Wheezing: a whistling sound when breathing out
- Shortness of breath, feeling you can’t get enough air
- Chest tightness or a heavy, squeezing feeling
- Cough, especially at night or early morning
- Waking up at night because of cough or breathlessness
- Symptoms that get worse with dust, smoke, cold air or season changes
- Needing a reliever inhaler more than twice a week
If you use your reliever inhaler more than twice a week, your asthma may not be under control. Please see an asthma doctor in Surat or wherever you live.
Get emergency help right away if you have trouble breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or feel faint. Call 108 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Do not wait for a clinic appointment.
Common Triggers
Finding what sets off your asthma is a big part of controlling it. Common triggers include:
- Dust mites: tiny bugs in mattresses, pillows and carpets
- Air pollution and smoke: vehicle exhaust, industrial smoke and kitchen smoke
- Pollen: from trees, grasses and weeds, worse in some seasons
- Pet dander: tiny flakes of skin from cats, dogs or birds
- Mould and dampness: common in humid weather and during the monsoon
- Strong scents: agarbatti, perfumes and cleaning chemicals
How We Diagnose Allergic Asthma
Getting the diagnosis right is the first step to the right treatment.
- Clinical assessment. Dr. Dungrani asks about your symptoms, health history, how often they happen, what seems to set them off and how severe they are. Many patients think they just have “weak lungs”. A proper diagnosis tells us what’s really going on.
- IgE blood test (if needed). A simple blood test that shows how your immune system reacts to specific allergens. It helps find your exact triggers. Read more about the IgE blood test.
- Pulmonary function test (PFT). A simple breathing test that measures how well your lungs work and how much air you can breathe out. It shows whether your airways are narrowed and how severe the problem is.
A test is advised only when your symptoms are long-lasting or unclear. The doctor will explain what you need and why.
How We Treat Allergic Asthma
Inhalers open your airways for a while. Our wheezing treatment in Surat also works on the allergy behind your asthma. It may include:
- Natural immunotherapy. Our signature non-steroidal treatment. It aims to gently re-train your immune system so it reacts less to your triggers over time, and to reduce your need for daily anti-allergy medicines. Read more about natural immunotherapy.
- Homeopathic medicines. Gentle care that looks at your overall health. Suited to children and older adults, and does not cause drowsiness. About homeopathic allergy treatment
- Diet and lifestyle guidance. A seasonal flare-up prevention plan, plus diet and lifestyle changes that support your breathing.
- Regular follow-up. We track your progress, adjust your plan and send WhatsApp reminders so you stay on track.
What to expect
The aim is better control of your asthma and relief from symptoms, alongside your prescribed medicines. Many patients start to see positive signs within 4–8 weeks, and a full course may take 6–12 months, our clinic says. We review your progress every couple of months and change the plan if a medicine isn’t working. Timelines vary from person to person.
Please keep using the inhalers and medicines your doctor has prescribed. Never stop them on your own. Any change will be made by the doctor, step by step. See our asthma and breathing care program.
Results vary from person to person.
Tips that may help at home
- Dust-proof your bed: wash bedsheets in hot water every week
- Keep indoor air dry: to stop mould from growing
- Stay indoors at peak pollen times: often early mornings on windy days
- Avoid strong scents: agarbatti, strong perfumes and cleaning chemicals
- Wear a mask: when cleaning or travelling in heavy traffic
Home care can ease discomfort, but it does not replace a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
A Patient’s Story
Results vary from person to person.
Results vary from person to person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Allergic Asthma
Can allergic asthma (દમ) be cured?
An honest answer: asthma can’t be cured, but it can be controlled. With the right diagnosis, trigger management and treatment, many people have fewer attacks and breathe more easily. Results vary from person to person.
Will I be able to stop using my inhaler?
Our treatment aims to reduce your need for daily medicines over time. But please never stop your inhaler on your own. The doctor will guide any change safely, step by step.
What is a PFT test? Does it hurt?
A PFT (pulmonary function test, or spirometry) is a simple breathing test. You breathe into a machine that measures how well your lungs work. It does not hurt.
My child wheezes often. Is it asthma?
Wheezing in children can have many causes, including allergies. Asthma in children in Surat is common, and a careful check-up helps find the cause. See our child allergy program.
When should I see a doctor?
If you use your reliever inhaler more than twice a week, wake up at night with cough or breathlessness, or your symptoms are getting worse, book a check-up. For severe breathing trouble, call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department right away.
Read More
Want to understand your breathing better? Read our allergic asthma guide by Dr. Ashish Dungrani.
You Don’t Have to Live Around Your Inhaler
Get to the root of your breathing problems. Book a lung check-up (PFT plus consultation) with our allergy specialist in Surat, or consult online from anywhere.
Takes about 2 minutes. Our team will call you back to confirm your visit.