In view of the effect of respiratory viruses on asthma, it is of paramount importance that asthmatics take utmost care in the current times. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Business Wire India: • How should asthmatic take care during current times Chronic respiratory conditions accounts for a massive health burden in India.
According to Global Burden Disease Report, "In India, around 93 million people suffer from chronic respiratory; out of this, around 37 million are Asthmatics.
India contributes to only 11.1% of the global asthma burden, it accounts for over 42% of all global asthma deaths making it the asthma capital of the world." Respiratory viral infections are the primary cause of asthma exacerbations.