Swati Deshmukh Swati Deshmukh Asked 9 months ago

Is asthma a permanent disability?

My asthma has become quite severe, and it's affecting my daily life a lot. I'm wondering about long-term implications. Is asthma considered a permanent disability?

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Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Haha, no way! It just means my lungs have a dramatic reaction to dust, not that I am disabled. I still run around and do everything, just with a little pump in my pocket like a secret gadget.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No, it is definitely not a permanent disability. My ten-year-old son has asthma and he swims, plays cricket, and lives a fully active life. It's just a condition we manage carefully with his doctor's advice.

Divya Shah Divya Shah Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to worry about this exact same thing when I was diagnosed, thinking it would limit my whole life. Did anyone else also feel super scared that they wouldn't be able to work or travel normally?

Karan Mehra Karan Mehra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Arrey chill maro, it's not a permanent disability at all! It's just a highly manageable breathing issue. Don't stress too much, once you get the right inhaler, you can lead a completely normal life.

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Anil Joshi Anil Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It is not a disability, so don't worry about government registry or anything like that. Just plan your monthly budget for generic inhalers and checkups, which are quite affordable, and you can manage it without any financial stress.

Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

No, it is not a disability. Much like my high blood pressure, it is a chronic lifestyle condition. With timely doctor checkups, correct medication, and a healthy routine, you can lead a perfectly normal life.

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