World Asthma Day 2017 - You Can Control Your Asthma

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World Asthm a Day 2nd May “You Can Control Your Asthma”


World Asthma Day celebration was first started in 1998 by the GINA(Global Initiative for Asthma) in order to increase the asthma awareness all around the world.It is celebrated on annual basis at 1st Tuesday of the May month with the theme “You Can Control Your Asthma�. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. More than 300 miliion asthmatics in world which is more than population of Russia. India has 30 million asthmatics which is 10% of the global asthmatic population. World-wide, the economic costs associated with asthma are estimated to exceed those of TB and HIV/AIDS combined.

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Outdoor allergens, such as pollens from grass, trees and weeds

Indoor allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites and mold

Certain drugs and food additives

Colds, the flu or other illnesses

Stress

Asthma Triggers

Irritants in the air, such as smoke, chemical fumes and strong odors

Exercise (although people with asthma can benefit from some exercise)

Weather conditions, such as cold air or extremely dry, wet or windy weather


Milder symptoms  Pale & sweaty face  Continous coughing  Trouble breathing  Chest tightness  Wheezing (whistling sound in the chest) Person may also be restless, irritable &/or very tired.


Asthma Emergency  Breathing is difficult & fast  Can not speak full sentences  Lips or nail beds are blue  Tightness in neck & chest muscles with each breath  Choking sensation Person may also be anxious, restless &/or very tired.


Management & Prevention  Lifestyle modification.  Get a flu shot (influenza) every year.  Avoid consuming alcohol, smoking & even passive smoking.  Identify triggers or allergens & take necessary precautions.  Carry inhaler at all times.


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