Your Surroundings Are Not Just Background We often talk about asthma triggers like dust, pollen, or food. But what about the world we live in every day? The blaring horns, concrete heat, construction dust, and the sheer stress of crowded urban spaces? If you live in a city like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru chances are, […]
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Introduction: Two Conditions, One Breath Asthma makes breathing harder. Hypertension makes the heart work harder. But what happens when you have both? While they may seem like unrelated conditions, hypertension (high blood pressure) and asthhma can actually worsen each other, especially if not managed properly. If you’re someone who lives with both, or if you
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Living with asthma isn’t just a physical journey, it’s deeply emotional too. The breathlessness, unpredictable flare-ups, and fear of triggers can take a toll on your mental health. For many, this turns into anxiety. During Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s important we talk about this invisible yet very real challenge: managing asthma and anxiety together.
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Introduction: The Heartbeat of Asthma Care When we think about managing asthma, we often think of doctors, inhalers, and medications. But there’s one group that deserves just as much recognition, nurses. Whether it’s in an emergency room, a school clinic, or during a hospital stay, nurses play a critical role in helping people with asthma
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Asthma may be a chronic condition, but with the right lifestyle changes, you can significantly reduce your symptoms and take back control of your life. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or have been managing asthma for years, daily habits play a huge role in how well you breathe. In this blog, we explore lifestyle changes
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Introduction: Stress + Asthma = A Tough Combo Exams can be stressful for any student, but for those with asthma, the pressure can take a toll not just mentally but physically. The mix of anxiety, late-night study sessions, and exposure to dust or seasonal changes can all trigger asthma symptoms, especially during the summer exam
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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the quiet, powerful love that shapes our lives, and for those of us living with asthma, that love often takes the form of care, sacrifice, and tireless support in the background. This blog is a tribute to all the moms around the world who help their children not
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Because the best gift is helping her breathe easier. Mother’s Day is often celebrated with flowers, perfumes, or sweet treats. But if your mother has asthma, some of these popular gifts might actually make her feel worse instead of better. This year, let’s flip the script and give gifts that are thoughtful and asthma-friendly—gifts that
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Asthma doesn’t just affect the person who has it, the chronic disease impacts the entire family. If your mom has asthma, you might have seen her struggle to breathe, use an inhaler, or avoid certain places and smells. Watching someone you love deal with asthma can be hard, especially when it’s your mom, the person
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Every breath counts. And on World Asthma Day 2025, we’re reminded just how precious that breath is, especially for the 300+ million people around the world living with asthma. This year’s theme is “Empowering Asthma Care”, and at Asthma Friend, we believe empowerment begins with awareness, empathy, and real-world support. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or
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