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7 Similarities Between Covid-19 and Asthma Attack

Covid-19 and asthma attack share some similar symptoms. Here a Pulmonologist helps you spot the difference.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : June 16, 2021 12:02 PM IST

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Breathlessness is listed as a symptom of both Covid-19 and asthma attack.

Do you have asthma? Are you constantly coughing or is there shortness of breath? Do you find it difficult to sleep or do your daily chores due to constant coughing? Is your breathing problem interfering with your day-to-day life? Worried whether it is an asthma attack or Covid-19? Then, you will have to take your expert's help as he/she is the right person to make a correct diagnosis. Here Dr. Arvind Kate, Pulmonologist at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, Chembur will help you spot the difference between Covid-19 and asthma attack.

It has been over a year and the Covid cases are still rising at an alarming rate in India. Covid-19 is an infectious disease that one gets owing to the newly discovered Coronavirus. The symptoms can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening. Asthma can be termed as an inflammatory disease of the airways of your lungs. This condition can be triggered due to allergies, environmental factors like pollution, dust, and pollen. There are certain symptoms of Coronavirus and Asthma that overlap with each other and create a panic-like situation among people. Below are seven similarities between Covid-19 and asthma attack.

Both Covid and asthma may present symptoms like

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  • Wheezing cough
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How to tell the difference between Covid-19 and asthma

These two conditions have the same warning signs. Once you notice the above signs just checked whether it is Covid or asthma attack. If you have a fever, then you may be having Covid-19. Fever is the listed symptom of Covid-19, but it's not listed as asthma symptom. Asthma flare-ups will occur owing to seasonal allergies or infections.

Here are some precautions that people with asthma need to take:

  • Do not venture out in crowded places and avoid social gatherings at home during these unprecedented times.
  • Avoid coming in contact with sick people.
  • Maintain social distance, wear a mask and sanitize your hands. Hand washing is also recommended from time to time.
  • Keep your medication and inhaler handy. Make sure you do not skip your medication or self-medicate. Stock up your medication as lockdown is still there.
  • If you experience any abnormal changes in the body or symptoms of Covid like fever or loss of smell and taste then consult your doctor and start your treatment immediately.
  • Avoid asthma triggers like using perfume or a spray. Clean your home and keep it dust-free and get rid of molds in the house.
  • Stay away from pets and pet pander.
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces like countertops, faucets, sinks, toilets, and doorknobs. Remember disinfectants can lead to an asthma attack, so try to clean the surface with liquid soap. Or you can get your home cleaned by the other family members.
  • Asthma patients will feel stressed, paranoid and anxious. Hence, they MUST do yoga and meditation to stay stress-free. Do not get stressed as it can also trigger an asthma attack. Do activities you like at home.
  • Maintain a diary about your triggers of asthma and the symptoms you experience. This will be helpful for you in avoiding triggers in the near future.
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