New Delhi, May 6 -- In India, breathlessness in older adults is often dismissed as a natural part of ageing. Fatigue, wheezing or a persistent cough may be attributed to heart problems, seasonal allergies or simply a body slowing down but what frequently goes unnoticed, however, is that these symptoms could be indicative of asthma, a condition many still associate with childhood.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Namita Mittal, Medical Superintendent - Antara Assisted Care Services Ltd at Antara Senior Care, shared, "Projections suggest that by 2050, over 25 million Indian seniors could be living with asthma, a number driven by the dual pressures of an aging population and worsening environmental conditions. This quiet oversight carr...