Bangkok Hospital's New Asthma and Allergy Center Nothing to Sneeze At

Up to 100 million people in the US and UK alone are affected by asthma and allergies, and rates are increasing. In response, Bangkok Hospital has set up a specialized Asthma and Allergy Center, streamlining testing, treatment and education. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) March 20, 2009 - Up to 100 million people from the US and UK alone could benefit from Bangkok Hospital's new Asthma and Allergy Center, offering complete end-to-end management and potentially life-saving treatment.

The center aims to streamline the diagnosis, testing, treatment, management and education of several common allergic conditions. These include:
- asthma
- hay fever
- food allergies
- penicillin allergies
- anaphylaxis
- atopic eczema

Combined, these conditions affect over 100 million people in the US and UK alone. Symptoms suggestive of asthma are increasing at a rate of about 5% per year in the UK, with similar findings in other developed countries like Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, the US and Taipei. This increasing incidence is attributed to several factors, including diet, exposure to allergens, viral infections, and genetics.

Bangkok Hospital's new center will provide several care functions in a streamlined way, including:
- Testing
- Diagnosis
- Comprehensive treatment programs
- Patient information and education

There are currently 8 allergy and immunology specialists at Bangkok Hospital. Dr Apichart Valyasevi has 18 years medical experience, and nine in immunology. He is looking forward to the new clinic gaining popularity: "Allergies and asthma are often life-threatening conditions, but many people suffer with them in silence".

"People who would otherwise have simply 'tried to get by' with their condition will find easy, complete, specialized and very cost-effective treatment at the new center", Dr Valyasevi continued.

About Bangkok Hospital:

Bangkok Hospital is one of the most technologically sophisticated hospitals in the world today. Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the hospital is an expansive state-of-the-art medical campus providing comprehensive medical care through multidisciplinary teams of highly trained specialists. With its four hospitals and broad range of specialized clinics, the hospital is equipped with all of the diagnostic and treatment facilities not generally available at local hospitals. The center has received Joint Commission International accreditation and is known throughout the world for delivering world-class, award-winning healthcare.

For more information contact Chris E-Marketing Manager, Bangkok Hospital.
Email: info ( @ ) bangkokhospital dot com
http://www.bangkokhospital.com

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