My father has been dealing with asthma for a long time and now it's getting worse. We are wondering if there are any benefits or support available for people with a chronic condition like this. Is there some kind of disability percentage for it?
6 months ago
I used to panic thinking my severe asthma would make me completely unfit for work. But once I got the right inhalers prescribed, my life became totally normal. In India, mild asthma usually doesn't qualify for disability, so don't worry, it is very manageable.
7 months ago
To get disability benefits for asthma in India, you need a certificate from a government medical board showing at least 35% to 40% permanent impairment. This is usually determined by lung function tests like spirometry. You should visit a government hospital's chest specialist to start the process.
8 months ago
I was researching the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act for a project. For chronic respiratory conditions like severe asthma, government benefits are only given if the disability is certified as 40% or more. It seems like a very detailed legal and medical process.
4 months ago
Yes, it completely depends on your lung capacity tests at a government hospital. The percentage of disability is decided by the medical board.
8 months ago
Let's be realistic, you won't get any government disability allowance for normal asthma. Unless it is extremely severe, chronic, and has caused permanent lung damage verified by a government medical board, they won't issue a certificate. Better to focus on getting the right treatment.
4 months ago
My breathing was so bad last winter, I tried steam inhalation and ginger tea which helped a bit, but inhalers were what saved me. If your asthma is so bad that you can't work, definitely check the government guidelines for disability. I hope you find some relief soon.
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