Rina Das Rina Das Asked 6 months ago

What percentage of people have asthma?

My friend's child was just diagnosed with asthma, and it seems to be a common problem among kids. I wanted to know how prevalent it really is. What percentage of the population actually has asthma?

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Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Hmm, actually, exact percentages can vary a lot, na? But it's quite common. I know a few people who have it. The main thing is to manage it well. If you have asthma, always talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise, but walking or light yoga can be good if they say yes.

Priya Patel Priya Patel Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hey! So, globally, it's around 1-18% of the population, depending on the country. In India also it's quite prevalent. You can actually find a lot of stats on health apps or sites like WHO. They usually have up-to-date data for these kinds of conditions.

Meena Deshpande Meena Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Ho na, it's quite a lot of people who have asthma these days. Especially with all the pollution, I feel like it's increasing. My neighbour's child also has it. The important thing is to take care and not ignore it, haan na?

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Suresh Rao Suresh Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Percentage? Bhai, feels like 90% of us are just trying to breathe easily after climbing one flight of stairs these days, asthma or no asthma! Jokes aside, it's common enough that you definitely shouldn't feel alone if you're dealing with it. Just make sure you have a good doc, they're the real superheroes.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Oh god, just thinking about these stats makes me a bit anxious sometimes. It's worrying how many people deal with chronic conditions. But don't let the numbers scare you too much if you're worried about yourself or someone else. Early diagnosis and proper management make a big difference.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It's more common than you'd think, yaar. My cousin had severe asthma growing up, and it was quite challenging. The statistics are one thing, but knowing your own body and symptoms is key. If you're asking because you or someone you know has symptoms, please go see a doctor immediately.

Amit Singh Amit Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan, asthma ka problem toh kaafi logon ko hai aajkal. Especially in big cities where air quality is not that great, na? It's not just kids, even older people get it. Best to stay proactive about your health, bilkul.

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