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A case of persistent wheezing in middle age female Dr Sheetu Singh Director Lung center RHL, Jaipur
Which is the most common respiratory disease presenting in the OPD in our country? • COPD • Asthma • Pulmonary tuberculosis • ILD • Pneumonia
Point prevalence data from India 25117 adults across 4 days in 2017-18 across 302 sites in India Proportionate clinical burden of respiratory diseases in Indian outdoor services and its relationship with seasonal transitions and risk factors: the results of SWORD survey. Sharma BB, Singh S, et al. Accepted PLOS ONE Asthma
Has the prevalence of asthma increased or decreased in the country? • Increased • Decreased • Same
ERJ Open 2022 Almost 80% of subjects with asthmatic symptoms & 70% with symptoms of severe asthma remain undiagnosed in India Proper treatment with ICS noted in few (6-11%)