Anjali Parekh Anjali Parekh Asked 8 months ago

Is asthma an obstructive or restrictive disease?

I'm trying to understand the exact nature of asthma. Is it classified as an obstructive disease, where airflow is blocked, or a restrictive disease, where lung expansion is limited? My relative has a restrictive lung condition, so I am curious.

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Sanjay Yadav Sanjay Yadav Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Bhai, simple baat hai, asthma ek obstructive disease hai kyunki isme hawa bahar nikalne me mushkil hoti hai, restrictive nahi hai. Apne doctor se milkar ek spirometry test karwa lo, sab clear ho jayega.

Vijay Kulkarni Vijay Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It is an obstructive disease because the airway swelling blocks the flow of air. To manage this practically without heavy expenses, just stick to your regular controller inhaler and keep your home free of dust mites.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It is obstructive. If you need to get it confirmed, a basic spirometry test costs around 500 to 1000 rupees in most local labs and will give you a clear diagnosis so you don't waste money on wrong treatments.

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Sister Jincy Mathew Sister Jincy Mathew Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Asthma is classified as an obstructive lung disease because it causes narrowing of the airways, making it hard to exhale. Unlike restrictive diseases where lung volume is reduced, asthma obstruction is mostly reversible with bronchodilators.

Sneha Kapoor Sneha Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It is definitely an obstructive disease. The airways swell and tighten up, restricting the air flow. Just get a standard pulmonary function test done at any good hospital to know your exact lung capacity.

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Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually yaar, it is an obstructive disease. Your lungs can hold air, but the tubes get narrow, making it tough to breathe out. Just keep your pump handy and don't worry too much about it.

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