World Asthma Day - Editorial
Asthma comes from an ancient Greek word meaning panting or short-drawn breath. It is a chronic inflammation of the airways in the lungs that result in obstruction of air flow. Asthma usually begins in childhood although onset in adulthood is not uncommon.
It is a chronic lung disease characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow obstruction, bronchial hyper-responsiveness and an underlying inflammation. Public attention in the developed country has recently focused on asthma because of its rapidly increasing prevalence. Current research suggests that the prevalence of childhood asthma has been increasing, and this increased prevalence is greater than that in the adults.
To raise awareness about asthma and improve asthma care throughout the world, the World Asthma Day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) in collaboration with health care groups and asthma educators. World Asthma Day activities are organized in every country by healthcare professionals and members of public to reduce the burden of this chronic illness.
The first World Asthma Day, in 1998, was celebrated in more than 35 countries. Since then, participation has increased with each World Asthma Day, and the day has become one of the world�s most significant asthma awareness and education events. World Asthma Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of May every year. This year it is on 5th May 2009. The theme of World Asthma Day 2009 is "You Can Control Your Asthma."
Asthma affects the poor and rich, adults and children, men and women. It is important to take care to protect yourself from getting asthma, and if you are an asthmatic then care has to be taken so as not to worsen the existing asthma. This year, get updated on asthma to control your asthma.
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