Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part B (2023)

Infections of the respiratory system are well-recognized as major contributors to death and disability on a global scale. Farmers in several countries throughout the world often engage in ACRB (Acronym for agricultural crop residue burning), the practice of burning agricultural crop remnants. Airborne particles with the potential to be harmful to human health are released when ACRB is activated. Inhalation can cause the discharge of these particles into the environment. Asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and rhinosinusitis are just a few of the many chronic respiratory ailments that are on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region. Some examples of diseases that fit within this group are rhinosinusitis, COPD, and allergic rhinitis, however this is by no means an entire list. The Asia-Pacific Burden of Respiratory Diseases project investigated the prevalence of asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, and rhinosinusitis across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on India, as well as the financial costs associated with these conditions. India was highlighted as the primary target of much of the interest generated by this investigation.