World Asthma Day 2025 was May 6. Asthma Day in the world is observed annually on the first Tuesday of May, which increased the awareness of asthma and emphasized the need for further study. Asthma is a chronic condition of breathing, characterized by symptoms such as cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. The condition is often deteriorating in the spring and summer months, making it especially difficult to control its symptoms during this time. Also Read Asthma Day 2025: 6 products that can cause asthma; The doctor shares that there is instead
However, with the right knowledge of the condition, you can manage the symptoms and avoid triggers. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, D -R -Sandip Nair, Chief Director and HOD -sternum and respiratory diseases in BLK -Max Super Specialty Hospital shared 7 amazing facts about asthma.
1. Asthma – it’s not just breathing
Constant cough is preferably dry, although occasionally accompanied by a minimum perspective, a symptom of a cough asthma, which may not remain diagnosed because the patient does not complain of breathing, can be a symptom. Not all non -diagnosed coughs are caused by asthma, but the possibility of asthma cough should be remembered after the common cough causes.
2. Asthma symptoms can develop in adulthood
Although asthma symptoms appear as a child, but sometimes the symptoms appear in adulthood. Any adult can develop asthma, but there are things that can make people develop asthma, such as allergies, smoking, obesity, stress or environmental pollution.
3. Inhalers – a need for asthma treatment
Inhalers remain the basis of asthma treatment. Some patients believe that they are reserved for heavy asthma or form a habit and contain a very difficult dose, but it is true that it is the first line of asthma treatment and has minimal side effects that act on targets (lungs) and are not absorbed in a large amount in the body to harm.
4. Asthma non -infectious
Asthma is not an infectious disease and sits next to the asthmatics will not cause any symptoms in you. He can work in the family because it can be inherited, but a person does not go to another person who comes into close contact. Also Read 8 General Triggers Asthma: The Doctor shares tips to avoid them
5. Asthma may disappear and repeat
Symptoms of bronchial asthma can come and interrupt. Just when you start thinking that you are healed from the disease, the symptoms may appear. Asthma medicines consist of rescue medicines that help deprive your symptoms and controller that prevent the disease.
6. Patients with asthma may continue exercise
Asthma does not stop you for sports and sports or games, including swimming. In fact, exercises help in the fight against asthma and support you form and healthy. If patients continue to take medication regularly, they can play any sports.
7. Asthma does not have treatment but can manage
Although there is no cure for asthma, but it can be effectively managed by medication, avoiding triggers and after a personalized action plan. You can live a healthy life, like any other person, and avoid exacerbation when they regularly take medication. Also Read Seasonal allergy management: The doctor shares the final guidance for patients with asthma
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
