The Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai inaugurated its Advanced Center for Asthma Clinic. The clinic was opened by Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu. He was joined by Dr. Nageshwar Rao, CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, and Dr. Suresh Sagadevan, Clinical Lead Consultant and Interventional Pulmonologist at the hospital.
This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals living with severe asthma—a condition that can profoundly affect daily life and lead to serious health complications if not treated effectively. The clinic employs a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together specialists such as pulmonologists, allergists, and respiratory therapists to ensure holistic and personalized patient care. Advanced diagnostic tools will be used to assess and classify asthma severity, paving the way for tailored treatment strategies, including medications, biologics, lifestyle changes, and patient education programs.
Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Dr. Suresh Sagadevan emphasized, “Environmental factors like high pollution and humidity in Chennai further aggravate the challenges posed by severe asthma. The Advanced Center for Asthma Clinic is an essential addition, offering cutting-edge solutions to improve outcomes for patients managing this condition.”
Adding to this, Dr. Apar Jindal, HOD and Program Director of Specialty Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine, noted the widespread prevalence of asthma, stating, Asthma affects millions globally, with India seeing nearly 3–4% of adults and 10–15% of children impacted. Among these, 5–10% of cases are classified as severe, characterized by persistent symptoms and frequent exacerbations that can disrupt daily life.
Dr. Nageshwar Rao, CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, concluded by reiterating the hospital’s commitment to advancing healthcare, saying, The launch of the Advanced Center for Asthma Clinic reflects our dedication to leveraging innovative treatments and enhancing the quality of life for patients with complex respiratory challenges.
Source of Information: https://www.healthcareradius.in/clinical/advanced-center-for-asthma-care-launched-in-chennai
