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Monday, May 4, 2015

World Asthma Day - First Tuesday of May Every Year

 
World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma  (GINA) to improve Asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day takes place on the first Tuesday of May.

The theme of 2012's event was "You Can Control Your Asthma"
 

The inaugural World Asthma Day was held in 1998


What is Asthma?


Asthma is a lung disorder that obstructs breathing. It is a condition wherein a person experiences chronic inflammation leading to narrowing of the airway that causes recurrent asthma attacks. In such circumstances air flow to lungs is obstructed. Some of the common symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing and tightness in chest. It is also known as bronchial asthma or reactive airway disease. The exact cause of asthma is still undiscovered however in most cases it is linked to hereditary as well as environmental factors.

The triggers

It is extremely important that one identifies what triggers asthma attacks and keep a check on them. These triggers may vary from person to person and may include the following.

Indoor elements: Mold, dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander

Outdoor agents: Air pollution, smog, cigarette, smoke, paint fumes, sprays, pollen, industrial dust, chemicals
Food allergens: Peanuts, eggs, fish, milk, sulphites and food preservatives (food allergies basically)

Non-allergic triggers:  Physical exercise, anxiety, anger

Others: Respiratory infections, medications like beta blockers, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc

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