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World Asthma Day will be celebrated on May 5, 2020, this year. Annually celebrated on the first Tuesday in May, the World Asthma Day event is organized by the Global Asthma Initiative (GINA). The organization works to increase the perception of asthma disease among health professionals and public health authorities. Their goal is also to improve asthma prevention and management through a coordinated global effort. Each year the day is celebrated with a specific theme and this year GINA promotes World Asthma Day 2020 to prevent asthma deaths. Keep reading to know more.
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World Asthma Day theme and activities
The World Asthma Day theme educates and raises awareness about the condition of patients in hopes of alleviating suffering and reducing deaths from disease. The theme for World Asthma Day 2020 is “Sufficient Death from Asthma,” which means the importance of asthma awareness among people in showing reports of death from asthma disease. The theme for World Asthma Day 2019 was ‘Stop for Asthma’. Similarly, the theme of World Asthma Day 2018 was “Allergy and Asthma” awareness day. Due to the global blockade of the pandemic, many of the activities for World Asthma Day 2020 will be broadcast online. Includes free asthma screenings, media advertising, talk shows, education and community and sponsored events.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a lung disease that causes breathing difficulties. It causes swelling and inflammation of the bronchi. Sometimes it also produces a reaction to allergens, exercise, stress, or temperature changes.
Asthma symptoms
- Short of breath
- Chest tightness or pain
- Due to shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing causes trouble sleeping.
- A hissing or wheezing sound
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Asthma triggers
- Pollen, dust mites, or mold spores
- Respiratory infections (from common cold or other)
- Physical activity (exercise-induced asthma)
- Cold air
- Air pollutants and irritants (such as smoke)
- Certain medications
- Strong emotions and stress
- Sulphites and preservatives added to some types of food and drinks.
Asthma prevention
Asthma disease can be controlled by preventing medications for chronic symptoms and relief medications. One can identify and avoid asthma triggers by monitoring breathing, increasing the use of quick-relief inhalers. However, one of the most preferred ways is to take medications at regular intervals as prescribed.
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