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