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Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Is asthma infectious? Doctor reveals 7 surprising facts about asthma you may not know
World Asthma Day 2025 was on May 6. World Asthma Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday of May to raise awareness about asthma and highlight the need for continued research toward a cure. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. The condition often worsens during the spring and summer months, making it particularly challenging for those affected to manage their symptoms during this time. Also read | Asthma Day 2025: 6 foods that can trigger asthma; doctor shares what to eat instead Asthma is a condition marked by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.(Shutterstock) However, with the right knowledge about the condition, it is possible to manage the symptoms and avoid the triggers. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Sandeep Nair, principal director and HOD - chest and respiratory diseases at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital shared 7 surprising facts about asthma. 1. Asthma is not just about breathlessness Continuous cough predominantly dry though occasionally accompanied with minimum expectoration could be a symptom of cough variant asthma which may go undiagnosed as patient do not complain about breathlessness. Not all undiagnosed cough is due to asthma but a possibility of cough variant asthma should be kept in mind after ruling out common causes of cough. 2. Asthma symptoms can develop in adulthood Though asthma symptoms appear in childhood but sometimes the symptoms appear in adulthood. Any adult can develop asthma but there are things that may lead people to develop asthma like allergies, smoking, obesity, stress or pollution. 3. Inhalers are a must treatment for asthma Inhalers remain the mainstay treatment for asthma. Some patients think that they are reserved for severe asthma or are habit forming and contains very heavy dose but truth is that it is the first line treatment for asthma and have minimum side effects as they act on the target (lungs) and are not absorbed in significant quantity in body to cause any harm. 4. Asthma is non-infectious Asthma is not an infectious disease and sitting next to asthmatics will not cause any symptoms in you. It may run in the family as it can be inherited but one does not pass to another person who comes in close contact. Also read | 8 common asthma triggers: Doctor shares tips to avoid them Asthma symptoms can be managed by avoiding triggers.(Twitter/SAallergy) 5. Asthma can disappear and recur Asthma symptoms may come and go intermittently. Just when you start thinking that you are cured of the disease, the symptoms may reappear. The asthma medication consists of rescue medicines which help in relieving your symptoms and controller which prevent from deterioration of the disease. 6. Asthma patients can continue physical exercise Asthma do not stop you for exercising or playing any sports or games including swimming. In fact, exercise help in fighting asthma and keep you fit and healthy. If patients continue taking medicines regularly, they can play any sport. 7. Asthma does not have a cure, but can be managed Though there is no cure for asthma, but it can be effectively managed through medication, avoiding triggers, and following a personalised action plan. One can live a healthy life just like any other individual and avoid exacerbation if they take their medication regularly. Also read | Managing seasonal allergies: Doctor shares the ultimate guide for asthma patients Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
India Today
24-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Supreme Court issues notice on ED plea to move Kerala gold case to Karnataka
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to four accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is seeking transfer of the trial from Kerala to Karnataka.A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal took note of the submissions made by Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, who appeared on behalf of the ED, and sought responses from the accused within six weeks. The matter has been listed for hearing in July, after summer law officer informed the court that the central agency will make the other remaining accused parties to the petition. At present, the ED has made all the four accused, Sarith PS, an ex-employee of the UAE Consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, Swapna Prabha Suresh , another former employee of the UAE Consulate, M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Sandeep Nair as parties to the ED had filed the petition in 2022, seeking transfer of the trial on the grounds that a 'free and fair trial' is not possible in Kerala. The agency has alleged that there exists a close nexus between the accused and top officials and functionaries of the Kerala the top court had also sought to know from the centre whether diplomatic baggage can be subjected to scanning in India or if it enjoys immunity from Suresh, a key accused in the case was taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with co-accused Sandeep Nair from Bengaluru on July 11, case came to light after gold worth Rs 15 crore was seized from diplomatic baggage linked to the UAE Consulate at the Thiruvananthapuram airport on July 5, 2020. The NIA, ED, and Customs have conducted separate investigations into the individuals, including M Sivasankar and Sarith P S have been apprehended in connection with the InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Kerala
