Inspirational Stories

The Power Of An Inhaler

A few years ago, my daughter started to experience a host of symptoms, the most intensive ones being coughing and wheezing fits.

A Family's Touch

The only thing that is worse than your child getting an asthma attack, is when you aren't around to do anything about it.

A Fight To Be Won

I still remember the day that my son Aarav's diagnosis came through. The doctor sat us down and told us that our son had asthma.

Dancing Through The Worries

I still remember the day my son was diagnosed with asthma. My wife and I were so distraught by what had happened.

Need For Some Exercise

When I was a child, I loved sports more than anything. I would play quite often and never faced any issues with my breathing. My first wheezing fit occurred when I was an adult, it was horrible.

The Need For Acceptance

My name is Sanjana Saxena and I was diagnosed with asthma when I was three years old. As you can imagine, asthma was a condition I faced for such a long time, that it became a part of my identity.

Our Source Of Inspiration

With all the #OpenUpToAsthma stories going around, I thought it was important for me to share mine as well. I've always wanted a child and my husband and I tried for 10 years before I got pregnant.

A Touch Of Support

Everything in our life was going perfectly and as a family, we were as happy as we could be. This was until my daughter was diagnosed with asthma.

A Dancer's Dream

My 7 year old daughter is a dancer. Dancing has always been her passion and I know that she has what it takes to convert that passion into a career.

The Benefit Of Using An Inhaler

My name is Usman Kureshi and I am an asthmatic. When I first started experiencing my asthma symptoms, I did not pay much attention to it and later I was diagnosed with asthma.

Our Greatest Joy

Today, he has overcome his fear of the condition and lives a completely normal life. He takes his medication on time and can attend his day to day activities without worry.

Her First Uninterrupted Breath Of Air

After listening to her symptoms, the paediatrician conducted a few tests. He told me that my daughter had asthma and assured me that while there is no cure for asthma...

Achieving The Dancer's Dream

My name is Rhea and I am a proud asthmatic. I was diagnosed with asthma when I was just a little girl

Srishti Dixit's Journey With Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs which currently affects 3.5 crore individuals in India alone. The condition cannot be cured, but with the right medication, it can be easily managed. Asthma is a term that almost everyone is aware of, the nuances of the condition aren't common knowledge to the public. Several misconceptions related to asthma, ranging from what the individual can or cannot do when diagnosed, to whether or not the medication itself is safe to use, have cropped up due to social stigma.

A Normal Life Once More

It has been a year since then and my daughter has never been better. She plays with other children her age and rarely misses school. This would not be possible without her inhaler and her medication. We truly believe in the power of inhalers and would definitely recommend using it if you are someone who suffers from asthma.

A New Normal Life

Today my daughter is healthy and happy. She uses her inhaler on a regular basis and can play like any other child her age. She even thrives in cold places. Thanks to the #OpenUpToAsthma and her inhalers, I now have high hopes for her future.

A Hurdle In The Path To The Goal

My son is a healthy man who has not only played state but also national level football. He has made me a proud albeit worried mother but thanks to his inhalers and the #OpenUpToAsthma Campaign, I know in my heart that my son will live a healthy, long, full life.

Vikas Khanna's Experience With Asthma And Inhalers

Vikas Khanna's started reading up on the condition and realized that asthma was a manageable condition and that asthmatics could live a normal life with the treatment.He states that if a small asthmatic boy from Amritsar can achieve a Michelin star in the United States of America, then with the right treatment and a little bit of discipline, anything is possible.

Parupalli Kashyap's Asthma Journey

Parupalli fear was quickly mollified by his doctor who gave him multiple examples of different athletes who were Olympic gold medalists and world champions in spite of being asthmatics. The doctor assured Parupalli that his asthma would not come in the way of his career provided he followed a stringent treatment plan and used his inhalers regularly.

God bless you!

Pushpendra never thought that sneezing could be a part of a condition called allergic rhinitis. Today, he proves that it is possible to beat allergic rhinitis and live a good life.

Dreams under the limelight

The doctor’s revelation about Jitesh having asthma made all our dreams come crashing down. Yet, today Jitesh stands under the limelight for his dancing, not asthma.

Kicking asthma away

When Varun was confronted with asthma, it certainly wasn’t easy to live with this condition. Know how Varun dealt with asthma to become a Taekwondo champion.

Shooting for the stars

When Zahaan’s breathing didn’t normalize, the doctor gave the news that he had asthma. Read on to know how Zahaan scored his winning goal in the fight against asthma.

Life 2.0

It was when a condition like COPD made Chandrakant bedridden that he realised he had to make some lifestyle changes. Read on to know what he did to live a completely independent life despite having asthma.

A Father’s Conviction for Inhalers

Shubhadeep’s expectation turned into reality when his son Rishabh was diagnosed with childhood asthma. Keep reading to know happened when Rishabh was prescribed inhalers.

Rejoicing Winter Once Again

When Dr. Kartik was diagnosed with asthma, this condition constantly kept him on his guard against allergens to prevent attacks. Read on to know how he brought his asthma under control.

From A Small Town Girl To A Marathon Winner

Read about Sumedha's inspiring journey of overcoming asthma and becoming a marathon runner. Her unstoppable attitude will definitely keep you motivated and will help you to move forward positively.

Pedalling Away From Asthma

At the time when Hridaan’s reports revealed that he had asthma, Hridaan’s mother was in denial for almost a month. Read on to know what happened a month later after her son was put on inhalers.

The Wildlife Hero

No one had ever thought that Taran would be diagnosed with something that would end his dream of becoming a wildlife photographer. Read on to know Taran’s journey with Asthma.