Thursday, February 26, 2026
25 C
Delhi

Asthma: A Growing Concern in India’s Respiratory Health Landscape

In recent years, the prevalence of chronic respiratory conditions has surged due to the alarming decline in air quality, exacerbated by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Among these conditions, asthma stands out as the most prevalent, affecting individuals of all ages.

Characterized by breathing difficulties, chest pain, coughing, and wheezing, asthma poses a significant health burden. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, India is home to over 30 million asthmatics, accounting for a staggering 13.09% of the global asthma burden.

The escalating number of asthma cases underscores the urgent need to address respiratory health challenges in India.

For a detailed story, visit: Hindustan Times

Also Read: Stay Hydrated and Healthy: Essential Tips for Summer Wellness

You can connect with DNN24 on FacebookInstagramTwitter and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Hot this week

Hyderabad’s Paigah Tombs: Hidden Architectural Treasure 

The most elaborate burial ground in Hyderabad sits tucked...

India’s Last Urdu Handwritten Newspaper Defies Digital Era

Every evening in Chennai, three calligraphers sit in an...

Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib – A Center of Faith, Hope, and Spiritual Peace 

Best of Sadda Punjab “Tegh Bahadur simariye ghar nau nidh...

An Educator Establishes Largest High-Tech Private Library in South Kashmir

Shahid Shafi Itoo envisioned an affordable private library with...

Keep Your Living Space Cool with indoor plants

When temperatures in Delhi touched 46°C last May and...

Topics

Hyderabad’s Paigah Tombs: Hidden Architectural Treasure 

The most elaborate burial ground in Hyderabad sits tucked...

India’s Last Urdu Handwritten Newspaper Defies Digital Era

Every evening in Chennai, three calligraphers sit in an...

Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib – A Center of Faith, Hope, and Spiritual Peace 

Best of Sadda Punjab “Tegh Bahadur simariye ghar nau nidh...

An Educator Establishes Largest High-Tech Private Library in South Kashmir

Shahid Shafi Itoo envisioned an affordable private library with...

Keep Your Living Space Cool with indoor plants

When temperatures in Delhi touched 46°C last May and...

Khan Market: Refugee Camp to Global Landmark

Khan Market, Delhi, stands today as one of the...

Assam Tribes Mastered Tea Centuries Before the British

The thick forests of eastern Assam hold a secret...

Manipuri Film Boong Wins Historic BAFTA Award

When Director Lakshmipriya Devi stepped up to accept the...

Related Articles