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World Hypertension Day: How We Manage Asthma, BP & Mental Health Togethe

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Issue #4

This World Hypertension Day, we’re reflecting on a challenge many in our community quietly live with:

Managing both asthma and high blood pressure, while navigating work, stress, urban life and the emotional weight that comes with it.

These aren’t just medical conditions, they are lifestyle challenges that impact how we work, breathe, and show up every day.

This past week, we’ve published a series of blogs that explore this intersection from different angles, and we’ve released a special podcast episode to bring it all together.

✅ What We’ve Covered This Week:

1️⃣ The Link Between Asthma and Hypertension​
Understanding how one can worsen the other and why you need to monitor both
👉 Read the blog​

2️⃣ Managing Asthma and Anxiety Together​
How emotional triggers can flare up physical symptoms — and what helps
👉 Read the blog​

3️⃣ Prioritizing Mental Health as Part of Asthma Prevention​
Why calm minds matter — and how journaling, breathing, and small routines help
👉 Read the blog​

4️⃣ How Urban Life Triggers Asthma & BP​
Noise, heat, traffic, ACs — and the small changes that help
👉 Read the blog​

5️⃣ Workplace Stress and Our Health​
Tight deadlines, constant meetings, and how supportive teams (like ours at Digidarts) make all the difference
👉 Read the blog​

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🎧 Listen to Our Podcast:

🎙️ The Double Burden: Living with Asthma, High Blood Pressure & Mental Health​
Now Streaming on:

In this episode, we explore how these conditions overlap, with personal stories, practical tips, and insights that might help you or someone you love.

🌿 Tip of the Week:

Feeling overwhelmed? Try Box Breathing:

Inhale for 4 seconds → Hold for 4 → Exhale for 4 → Hold for 4
Do this 3–4 times. It’s a simple technique that supports both your breath and blood pressure.

We’re grateful to have you in the Asthma Friend community.
If you found this useful, feel free to share it with someone who needs it.

Breathe well, stay supported,

Your Friend With Asthma, Ghaziabad , Uttar Pradesh 201010
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