World Asthma Day 2025: Asthma, long -known breathing conditions, are becoming difficult to manage these days. In 2025, it is not just dust or pollen that is triggering symptoms – modern life has been brought with new and unexpected crisis, and they can hide right in your home or neighborhood.

We spoke at Dr. (Colonel) SP Rai, Advisor to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, who broke the major asthma trigger, people should look out in today’s world.

The wind is making us sick

Let us start with all experiences: air pollution. Cities like Mumbai now see the quality of bad air almost every day. Thanks to more traffic, construction dust and industrial smoke, the air is filled with small harmful particles.

Dr. “Polluted air is a big trigger for people with asthma,” says Rai. “It can disturb the lungs, causing wheezing, cough and difficulty in breathing.”

What can you do? Keep an eye on the Air Quality Index (AQI) especially before stepping out. Avoid external workouts during high pollution days, and wear a mask in crowds or dusty areas – even if it is no longer needed.

Infection is still a danger post-covid

Even though the Kovid epidemic is mostly behind us, the respiratory infections like flu and cold are still around. And for people with asthma, they can be dangerous.

“Any viral infection, even a simple cold, can make asthma worse,” Dr. Rai says. “It provokes the airways and may have serious problems in breathing.”

How to be safe: Get your flu shot and other vaccines regularly. Often, washing hands and avoiding close contact with sick people still still helps a lot.

Stress can make you breathless

There is something here that you cannot expect – stress can also be a trigger.

“In 2025, life is sharp and stressful. This mental pressure can affect your breath and spoil asthma,” Dr. Rai says.

Tip: Try calm activities such as yoga, meditation, or even walking 10 minutes of walking. Reducing stress is a powerful way to manage asthma.

You did not notice the dangers of the house

You may think that you are the safest at home – but think again. Dust, mold, pet dander, incense smoke, and even your air freshener can cause problems.

Dr. Rai says, “Modern homes are tightly sealed for better cooling or heating, but also implicates allergies.” “We see patients whose symptoms worsen indoors.”

Fix it: Keep your home clean and well ventilated, vacuuming with a Hepa filter, and to avoid sunlight or smoking indoors.

Spot the signs that you are very coughing at night, feeling chest tight, or getting breathless during a simple walk, do not ignore it.

“These may be the early signs of asthma. The sooner we treat it, the better it is,” Dr. Opinions advise.

Some asthma myths busted

Dr. Rai cleaned some common misunderstandings:

“Inhalers are not addictive. They are safe and important for control.”

“Don’t wait for an attack to use your inhaler. Preventive people should be used daily.”

“Even if you feel fine, don’t stop your medicines. Asthma needs regular care.”

Before you step out

Before you get out, here is a quick checklist that you can use to keep yourself safe:

– Take your medicines

– Handle your inhaler

– Check AQI

– Avoid smoke and dust

– Stay updated on vaccines

– Manage stress every day

“In 2025, asthma management is more than just taking medicines,” Dr. Rai says. “This is about knowing your trigger, adjusting your lifestyle and being cautious. With the right steps, you can live under the control of your asthma – not in another way.”

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