Yes. In both the ADA and Section 504, a person with a disability is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that seriously limits one or more major life activities, or who is regarded as having such impairments. Asthma and allergies are usually considered disabilities under the ADA.

Is asthma classified as a disability?

Yes. In both the ADA and Section 504, a person with a disability is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that seriously limits one or more major life activities, or who is regarded as having such impairments. Asthma and allergies are usually considered disabilities under the ADA.

Why is asthma not considered a disability?

A disability is any condition that affects a person's daily life activities. Symptoms do not have to be present at all times for a condition to qualify as a disability. Because of this, the law now classifies asthma as a disability. Asthma is a severe immune response to a trigger.