Ziqitza Healthcare - unfolds the evidence on COVID-19 and Asthma
                     Ziqitza Healthcare - unfolds the evidence on 
COVID-19 and Asthma
COVID-19 is considered the most critical health pandemic 
of the 21st century. Due to the extremely high 
transmission rate, people are more susceptible to viral 
infection. COVID-19 patients having chronic type-2 asthma 
prevails a major risk as it may aggravate the disease and 
morbidities.
Ziqitza being into healthcare spaces understands Asthma 
as a major public health challenge and one of the most 
common chronic disorders not only in India but 
worldwide, affecting approximately 272 million people of 
all ages. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is dreadful for 
all people, but asthmatic patients dread they will have a 
worse outcome or be more likely to contract the SARS-
CoV-2 virus.
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs. The illness inflames 
the bronchial airways and causes them to get narrow, making 
it harder to breathe for an individual. A severe case of 
asthma can also make it difficult for someone to stay active 
or even talk.
The disease results in a swelling of bronchial tubes in the 
lungs of an individual which damages them severely. During 
normal breathing, the bands of muscle surrounding your 
airways are relaxed which leads to easy movement of air. Due 
to asthma, however, the muscles get stiff making it harder for 
the air to pass through.Individuals suffering from the illness 
also have delicate airways that frequently overreact and 
narrow during the slightest of triggers.
People with asthma develop infections of the lower respiratory 
tract (LRT) more frequently than those without, and episodes of 
LRT infection in asthmatic patients are longer and more severe. 
In people with poorly controlled asthma, viral infections of the 
respiratory system cause more acute symptoms than people 
with well-controlled asthma.
Ziqitza Rajasthan and ZHL Rajasthan says there isn’t 
any evidence to show that asthma patients are at a 
higher risk of catching the COVID-19 virus, but they 
need to be more careful when they test positive as 
any respiratory virus can exacerbate their condition. 
Just as patients of asthma take precautions to avoid 
any potential environmental triggers, they need to 
be extra careful about wearing the mask, practicing 
social distancing, hand sanitizing and all other 
hygiene protocols to reduce chances of infections.
Dr. SantoshDatar from Ziqitza Healthcare Limited Remarked That 
currently there is a lot of research going on between the impact of 
COVID-19 infection on asthma and vice versa.  Current evidence 
indicates that asthma patients may not be at a higher risk of 
catching COVID-19 infection. However, patients in whom asthma is 
poorly controlled may be at a higher risk of hospitalization.  There 
is no need to panic and all asthma patients should take following 
precautions
Ziqitza Limited suggests some precautions to be 
taken:
1.       If you have someone at home who is suffering from asthma 
then avoid spraying deodorants or perfumes at home as this can 
trigger asthma.
2.       Say no to candles with fragrance, air freshener, or 
incense stick.
3.       Clean the house from time to time.
4.       Avoid indoor pollution and dust. Try to limit the 
number of pollens in the house by keeping your windows 
closed.
5.       Do not smoke at all or even use a wood-burning stove.
6.       In case, someone has asthma then keeps him/her away 
from the pets and pet dander.
7.       Avoid serving foods that may trigger asthma. Keep 
away processed foods, foods with additives, and preservatives 
from the person having asthma.
8.       One with asthma should take their medications, on a 
daily basis.