In various reports published in the year 2024, it was mentioned that out of the total deaths due to asthma in the world, the figure in India alone is around 46 percent.
When it comes to the most dangerous lung disease, asthma is the most common. It affects people of all ages. It causes inflammation and stiffness around the airways and muscles around the lungs. The severity of this condition can be gauged from the fact that the problems faced by asthma patients are increasing day by day. Therefore, experts advise taking precautions to avoid this disease. Let us explain when it becomes dangerous and how many patients there are in India.
Status of Asthma in India
Several reports published in 2024 stated that India alone accounts for approximately 46 percent of all global asthma deaths. According to estimates, more than 200,000 people die from asthma in India each year. The 2021 Global Burden of Disease report states that the number of asthma patients in India is steadily increasing. Respiratory disease experts say that timely treatment can help prevent it. According to the Global Asthma 2022 report, there are 3.5 million asthma patients in India.
When does it become dangerous?
When it comes to when asthma becomes dangerous, there are many situations where asthma attacks can become dangerous. Situations can even become so severe that emergency treatment may be needed.
- Especially if the problem of difficulty in breathing or anxiety increases.
- If the condition does not improve even after using an inhaler
- If you experience shortness of breath even after minimal physical activity
How to know if you have asthma or not?
Its symptoms vary from person to person. Exposure to dust or allergies can aggravate asthma. If you experience these symptoms, you should consult a doctor.
- experiencing difficulty breathing
- chest tightness or pain
- Panic breathing when exhaling (this is common in childhood asthma)
- Apart from this, difficulty in breathing, chest pain due to cough
What do experts say?
Dr. Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospital, explains in his video that this is a chronic disease, the symptoms of which can be difficulty in breathing, anxiety, and chest tightness. If relief is not obtained from an inhaler, it can be very dangerous.
