World Asthma Day News

World Asthma Day 2025: Dr Harish Bhatia, Founder Director of Rebreathe Clinic, Senior Chest Specialist & Director & Head Dept. Of Respiratory Medicine with MGS Hospital shares with Zee News Digital, how breathing exercises can help asthma patients

World Asthma Day is observed on May 7 Experts said that poor air quality worsens asthma and emphasised the importance of awareness and accurate diagnosis Many asthma patients use inhalers incorrectly - this improper use impacts the inhaler's delivery to the lungs, compromising asthma management

World Asthma Day is aimed at raising awareness about asthma As per WHO, approx 339 million people suffer from asthma globally Here’s how heat waves can be a challenging time for individuals with asthma

One of the most common triggers of asthma is environmental allergens which can include pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold When a person with asthma contracts a cold or the flu, their airways can become inflamed, making it difficult to breathe Exercise is another trigger of asthma, especially in individuals with exercise-induced asthma

Asthma is a condition that affects millions of Indians The Covid-19 pandemic has made Asthma patients more susceptible Expert explains how asthmatic patients are at higher risk of Covid-19 infection

World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma The day aims to raise awareness about asthma and help improve the lives of people living with the disease It was first observed in 1998

By wearing masks, people are also less likely to suffer from seasonal allergies Face mask prevent pollen from flowers, trees, and grass coming into contact with the nose and mouth

World Asthma Day was first celebrated in 1998 in more than 35 countries The theme for this year World Asthma Day is ‘Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions’

Asthma cannot be cured, but there are certain things which one can do to relieve the symptoms and prevent the occurrence of severe attacks.

Symptoms of asthma include – wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and /or chest tightness.

Balanced diet with mild exercises, can act as a magic bullet for the people, suffering from asthma.

World Asthma Day is held on the first Tuesday of May each year to raise awareness, care and support for those affected by the lung condition.

Asthma is a lung condition in which the airways inside the lung become narrow, swell and produce extra mucus. 

Asthma is a chronic disease of the the air passages of the lungs which inflames and narrows them. It is a common disease among children.

When we think of Asthma, we picture a sneezing or a wheezing individual who seems to be perpetually ill. But is this the case every time? Often we try to run away from the harsh reality of the disease and ignore it, making the situation worst.