Short Answer
Yes, people with stable asthma may be eligible if they are asymptomatic and meet the other donor requirements. Donation is temporarily deferred during an acute exacerbation or certain steroid treatment.
Detailed Explanation
Asthma does not automatically prevent blood donation.
The 2025 Indian guidelines allow donation from individuals with asthma who are asymptomatic and/or using maintenance non-steroid or inhaled steroid medication.
If the donor is experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation, or is taking a course of oral or injected steroids, temporary deferral applies. Severe obstructive or restrictive respiratory disease is permanently deferred.
Key Points
- Stable asthma may allow donation.
- You should be well on the day of donation.
- Acute asthma exacerbation requires temporary deferral.
- Certain oral or injected steroid treatment requires temporary deferral.
- Severe respiratory disease may result in permanent deferral.
❤️ Motivation
Breathe well, donate safely. When your asthma is stable and you're medically cleared, your donation can help someone breathe easier in another way.
