World Asthma Day, celebrated on the first Tuesday of May every year, is a chance to sensitize people about this agonizing respiratory ailment and the dangers it poses. This year’s theme, ‘You can control your asthma’, highlights the perilous nature of the disease and how it can be effectively managed. According to WHO, asthma currently affects 235 million people in the world. The number of people suffering from this condition in India is estimated at 1 million.
This World Asthma Day, Dr Vikas Maurya, Sr. Consultant & HOD, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh encourages you to understand Asthma & Tips to manage the same in a holistic manner
Causes:
Early Symptoms & Diagnosis
Managing Asthma at Home
Precautions Parents and Teachers should observe at School for Asthmatic children
Asthma Management at workplace
Several lifestyle changes also need to be adopted to combat Asthma, while ensuring one has balanced meals and a proper diet with mild exercises or Yoga, Counselling and help should also be given to enable people to embrace a positive and productive lifestyle. Although asthma cannot be cured, appropriate management can control the disease and enable people to enjoy good quality of life.
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