Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes wheezing, cough and breathlessness. At the CIRCAE centre in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (Brussels), a pulmonologist confirms the diagnosis (spirometry, FeNO), assesses how well your asthma is controlled (ACT test) and adjusts treatment so you can breathe freely.
Diagnose chronic respiratory disorders
Assess overall lung function
Measure bronchial inflammation and allergic risk
Offer personalised, adaptive care
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. In people with asthma, the bronchi are hyper-reactive: on contact with certain triggers (allergens, infections, exercise, cold air, pollution) they become inflamed and narrow, causing wheezing, cough, chest tightness and breathlessness. These symptoms vary over time and can occur in attacks.
When well managed, asthma is very well controlled and allows a normal life, including sport. The key is to confirm the diagnosis objectively, measure the level of control and adjust the maintenance treatment to prevent attacks.
Managing asthma relies on objective tests, beyond symptoms alone.
Breathing measurement (FEV1) before and after a bronchodilator to objectify airway obstruction and its reversibility, characteristic of asthma.
A simple, painless test that assesses airway inflammation and helps adjust inhaled corticosteroids.
A validated questionnaire assessing your asthma control over the past 4 weeks, to fine-tune treatment.
Identification of the responsible allergens (dust mites, pollens, animals) by skin tests, to limit triggers.
Diagnosing and following up asthma relies on a pulmonology consultation and pulmonary function tests carried out on site. See the CIRCABREATH respiratory assessment →
An in-depth clinical assessment and referral to the most relevant examinations.
Analysis of overnight oximetry using the connected Oxyring. Assessment of the cardiovascular risk associated with apnoea.
Essential tests for the diagnosis, severity assessment and follow-up of respiratory diseases.
A non-invasive marker of eosinophilic bronchial inflammation. A quick, painless examination.
Detects exercise-induced asthma, exercise hypoxaemia or unexplained dyspnoea.
Identification of allergic sensitisation to the main respiratory and food allergens.
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Our specialties
Sleep centre · Sleep apnoea · Insomnia & CBT-I · Pulmonologist Brussels · Allergist Brussels · Respiratory physio · COPD · Sports physician · Dietitian · Neuropsychologist · Asthma · Snoring · VO2max · Excess weight
