Independence Day Special: Asthma Awareness & Respiratory Care in India

This Independence Day, India turns 78 and we’re talking about another kind of freedom: the freedom to breathe easier. In this episode, we turn our latest blog into a practical guide to asthma awareness in India and everyday respiratory care in India. Learn how to spot myths, ask for the right tests (like spirometry), build an asthma-ready home and school, and create a simple action plan you’ll actually use.

You’ll also hear a personal note from our founder, Siddhant Jain, on consistency, small environmental tweaks, and a 3-step Independence Day pledge: learn one new thing, help one person, remove one trigger. We close with quick wins, peak-flow tracking, fragrance-free spaces, AC filter hygiene, travel-ready kits, and more.

1. (00:00:00) - Introduction: Freedom to Breathe Easy on India's Independence Day
2. (00:00:47) - The Disparity of Asthma Care: Why Awareness is an Uphill Battle
3. (00:01:28) - Major Hurdles: Late Diagnosis & The Stigma of Inhalers
4. (00:02:45) - Unique Environmental Triggers in India: Pollution, Incense & Monsoon
5. (00:03:44) - Access Gaps: Lack of Diagnostic Tools & Personalized Plans
6. (00:04:37) - Building Solutions: An Integrated Respiratory Care System
7. (00:05:18) - Controller-First Mindset: Preventing vs. Reacting to Attacks
8. (00:05:50) - Home Environment Control: Dust, Mold & Fragrance-Free Living
9. (00:06:28) - The Importance of a Written Asthma Action Plan
10. (00:06:51) - Asthma-Friendly Policies for Schools & Workplaces
11. (00:08:10) - The Role of Hospitals & Clinics: Standardized Care & Follow-ups
12. (00:08:54) - Actionable Tips: Learn Triggers, Check Inhaler Technique, and Share a Plan
13. (00:09:48) - Proactive Steps: Peak Flow Tracking & Monsoon-Proofing Your Home
14. (00:10:57) - Practical Tips for Parents: School Notes & Child Safety
15. (00:11:47) - Consistency and Follow-ups: The Key to Better Health
16. (00:12:18) - Siddhant Jain's Personal Message: Small Steps Add Up
17. (00:12:56) - The Future: A Collective Vision for Accessible & Compassionate Care
18. (00:13:31) - Asthma Friend's Mission: Awareness, Resources & Community Support
19. (00:13:54) - Join Us: Blog, Templates & Community Connection

Key takeaways

• What better respiratory care looks like at home, school, work, and clinics

• The Independence Day Action Plan: 8–10 quick, high-impact steps

• Founder’s message for the community, small actions, big change

  
  

Links & resourcesRead the full blog: https://asthmafriend.com/independence-day-special-78-years-strong-lets-build-better-asthma-awareness-respiratory-care-in-india/Join the Asthma Friend community to share your experience: https://join.asthmafriend.com/

MissionOur core mission at Asthma Friend is to create enough awareness around asthma in India and reduce the number of asthma-related deaths in the country.