How air pollution affects asthmatics

There are 300 million Asthmatics in the world and amongst those, 1/10th live in India. Asthma is a common inflammatory condition of the airway that affects people of all ages and groups. Recent studies have shown that the number of cases of Asthma in children has increased in the last 10 years in India. Although researchers have determined that asthma is caused due to hereditary factors, it is on the rise because of recent changes in our environment. Hence, it’s extremely important for every family with asthmatic members, fully understand how air pollution can affect the normal functioning of these individuals. As caregivers, family members should have all the information required to provide the best solutions when required.

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