Background Respiratory disorders are diseases of the airways and other structures of the lungs. Coronavirus disease ( COVID) is a respiratory disorder caused by coronavirus ( SARS COV-2). It was first identified in Wuhan, China in 2019 and it shows symptoms similar to other respiratory disorders. Aim To assess the problems faced by people with respiratory disorders during corona pandemic. Objectives People with respiratory disorders are more vulnerable to COVID. Hence, there is a need to find the various problems faced by them during the COVID pandemic and create awareness and provide preventive measures to them. Materials and method A cross sectional study was conducted among the general population. The study was conducted as a questionnaire based survey. The responses were recorded and the data was entered in Microsoft Excel and transferred to SPSS software- version 23 for statistical analysis. Chi square test was performed to compare two different variables. Results Statistically significant results were observed between age and the question ― Are all people with respiratory disorders aware that they are vulnerable to COVID?‖, ―Are people with respiratory disorders mentally stressed during the corona pandemic?‖, ―Are people with respiratory problems neglected by their family to prevent them from COVID?‖, ―Is wearing a mask a problem among people with respiratory problems?‖ and ―Do they face difficulty in consulting a doctor during emergency situations?‖ Conclusion The present study concluded that awareness about the problems faced by people with respiratory disorders is necessary to protect them from COVID.

Respiratory disorders, COVID pandemic, Coronavirus, Innovative technique