Treatment of bronchial asthma in clinics of Turkey
Bronchial asthma is a chronic disease of the airways. It is characterized by a narrowing of the lumen of the bronchi and the accumulation of sputum. Patients are constantly experiencing attacks of cough, suffer from shortness of breath.
The disease can be both hereditary and acquired. The risk of occurrence is high in presence of frequent chronic inflammatory diseases of the lungs, especially with reduced immunity, while taking certain medications (NSAIDs in the first place). Also there is an increased risk of asthma in presence of allergies, representatives of stressful occupations working in humid cold rooms, in places where there is mold, fungus.
Asthma treatment in Turkey is gaining popularity. There are pulmonologists in the country who work according to advanced European methods with children and adults. The climate of many Turkish resorts is favorable for people with this disease.
Treatment of bronchial asthma in Turkey is not only a way to improve your health, but also an opportunity to have a good rest, admire the Turkish beauty and architecture.
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How is bronchial asthma diagnosed in Turkey?
Primary consultation of pulmonologist will determine approximate list of tests and analyses. Diagnostic of bronchial asthma in Turkey includes following:
- Spirometria;
- Picflowmetria;
- Pulse-oxymetria;
- Chest X-ray, sometimes CT;
- Pharmacological tests.
Allergic tests may be prescribed if needed (blood tests, skin pric-tests).
Treatment of asthma in clinics in Turkey
Patients with bronchial asthma need an individual approach. In medical centers in Turkey doctors develop treating program, taking in account age of patient, character of disease, drug sensitivity. In clinics for treating asthma in Turkey doctors use both classic methods and new pharmacological discoveries.
Main methods, that are used, are:
- Pharmacological therapy (using steroid anti-inflammatory drugs and anti-asthmatic drugs);
- Recreation in thermo-mineral water baths.
With drugs only it is not possible to fully recover, organism needs extra support, which is provided by spas with thermal water.
In Turkey, an extensive network of resorts is present, practiced trips to the caves. Many recommend visiting the Asthma Cave (Astyma) with a constant temperature of 14-18̊С. Humid air and optimal pressure improve lung function. There are special tours, during which asthmatics stay in the cave for 4 hours.
In the resort of Fethiye there is a cave with thermal springs, designed specifically for the treatment of asthma.
What determines the price of treatment of bronchial asthma in Turkey?
Medical care in Turkey is cheaper than in Germany and Israel. Pricing is under state control, so you can be sure that the patient will not charged too much. However, depending on the type of facility, the cost of some procedures may vary.
Prices for the treatment of asthma in Turkey depend on the specific clinic, method of diagnosis, the course of the disease and the chosen therapy.
Violetta YanyshevskaAuthor and medical editor
