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World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day was first observed in 1998 as an initiative taken by the GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) an organization established in 1993.

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World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May, this is an initiative to provide a common platform to researchers, pharmacists, pulmonologist and others to participate and take required action to address the increasing prevalence of asthma in the world.

It is a inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and easily triggered bronchospasms. It creates extra mucus that blocks the airway by making it narrow. 

History

This day was first observed in 1998 as an initiative taken by the GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) an organization established in 1993. Back then, 35 countries were involved in this global awareness initiative.

Significance

This lung disease kills over 1000 people globally every day as per the Global Asthma Report. Asthma affects approximately 339 million people every year. Most of these people including kids go undiagnosed and then untreated leading to their death. According to WHO, this chronic disease is more prevalent among the lower and middle income countries. This disease is becoming more and more common these days and the rising figures are scary enough to take necessary action worldwide.

Themes

Every year The World Asthma Day is observed with a theme to focus on a particular factor and work towards it throughout the year. Some of them are listed below:

  • Everyone normal breathing
  • Unite to overcome asthma
  • Understanding asthma
  • Reducing the asthma burden
  • Emphasis on asthma, reduce the burden of asthma
  • The Unmet Needs of Asthma
  • You Can Control Your Asthma
  • Allergy And Asthma
  • Better Air Better Breathing