Fatherhood is a beautiful yet demanding journey. It comes with joy, pride, sleepless nights, emotional highs, and a mountain of responsibility. Now add asthma into the mix, and the challenges multiply. As someone living with asthma, the thought of becoming a father isn’t just about baby names and school admissions, it’s also about whether my […]
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Asthma is not just a medical condition, it’s a journey that involves the entire family. While mothers often take on the nurturing and caregiving role, fathers play an equally vital but sometimes understated part in supporting a child with asthma. Their strength often shows in actions more than words, and their quiet presence can provide
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Every year on June 5th, we celebrate World Environment Day, a time to reflect on our relationship with nature and renew our commitment to a healthier planet. For people with asthma, the environment isn’t just a background, it plays a central role in how we feel, breathe, and live. While we often associate green spaces,
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As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in India, many of us with asthma are asking an important question: “Should I be worried?” While we’ve come a long way since 2020, the concern isn’t gone, especially for people with chronic respiratory conditions. This blog is here to help you stay informed and prepared, without panic.
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Over the past few years, vaping has emerged as a trend among teenagers and young adults, often seen as a “safer” alternative to traditional smoking. But for people with asthma, this growing habit is far from harmless. In fact, vaping can be a serious trigger, leading to breathing difficulties, flare-ups, and long-term complications. In this
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You’re not the one who smokes, but you’re the one coughing. Struggling to breathe. Reaching for your inhaler. For many people with asthma, the biggest asthma trigger isn’t pollution or weather, it’s someone they love. If you live with a smoker, encouraging them to quit isn’t just about their health. It’s about protecting yours. In
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“I only smoke once in a while, what’s the harm?”“Hookah is herbal, it’s safer, right?”“It’s just social smoking. I don’t even inhale much.” These are statements we’ve all heard or said. But if you’re living with asthma, even occasional smoking or being around hookah isn’t harmless. In fact, it can be more dangerous than regular
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A home is where a child should feel safe, loved, and protected. But what if that same home is quietly exposing a child to a dangerous asthma trigger? Tobacco smoke, whether it’s firsthand, second-hand, or third-hand, is one of the most harmful pollutants for children, especially those with asthma. And when smoking happens inside the
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Living with asthma is challenging enough, but when someone in your own family smokes, the situation becomes more complicated. You’re not just managing your health, but navigating relationships, emotions, and often… silence. This blog is for anyone who has felt helpless, guilty, or anxious around a loved one’s smoking habit. It’s not easy, but setting
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You step outside your office building for some fresh air, only to walk into a cloud of cigarette smoke. Sounds familiar? For people living with asthma, smoking zones at the workplace can quietly become a daily health hazard. While these zones are meant to isolate smoke, in reality, they often do the opposite, exposing non-smokers
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