Asthma is a variable obstructive but reversible disease which affects human of air passages. Asthma can occure at any stage, any time and affect either sex. The author expressed his experience about postures of asthmatic patients. May times one can select a remedy by just looking at the patient or by asking about the posture, in which patient feels aggravated or ameliorated. Postures and position form an important aspect of individualisation during the acute episode.

Asthma is the only treatable condition in India that is increasing in frequency and severity. The condition can not yet be cured but in most patients it can be controlled with a combination of relieving and preventive therapies. Under standing of mechanism behind the disease and the rationale behind treatment has improved significantly, but there is evidence that the benefits of such knowledge are not reaching all arthmatics. How much this is due to deficiencies is health care services and how much is due to patient factors needs careful considerations.