{"id":10792,"date":"2026-05-05T06:03:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/news\/world-asthma-day\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T06:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:31:21","slug":"world-asthma-day","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/en\/news\/world-asthma-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Asthma Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It is World Asthma Day<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a disease that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting quality of life and, unfortunately, still causing deaths. It is marked on the initiative of the Global Initiative for Asthma on the first Tuesday of May each year, starting in 1998, with the aim of raising awareness about asthma as one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases<\/strong> and emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and proper treatment<\/strong>. The goal is to educate the public, empower patients in managing their condition, and encourage healthcare systems to improve access to therapy and adequate care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is asthma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways<\/a><\/strong> that causes shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness. It can be relatively mild, but it can also be life-threatening. It is important to note that even individuals with rare symptoms can experience severe asthma attacks if the disease is not properly managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is estimated that more than 260 million<\/strong> people worldwide live with asthma. Although it can be controlled, it still causes hundreds of thousands of deaths each year\u2014mostly due to inadequate diagnosis or treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is a myth that asthma occurs only in childhood \u2013 it can affect all age groups. Triggers for asthma include allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or animal dander, air pollution and smoke (including second-hand smoke), respiratory infections, as well as physical exertion or cold air. The good news is that many of these risks can be avoided or reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common symptoms of an asthma attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Early warning signs before an asthma attack include increased coughing, mild wheezing, fatigue, chest tightness, and reduced exercise tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An asthma attack can be recognized by difficulty breathing \u2013 the feeling of not being able to get enough air, wheezing in the chest, chest tightness or pressure, and a persistent, often dry cough, especially at night or early in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To prevent serious complications, it is important to recognize signs that an attack is worsening: breathing becomes faster and shallower, it is difficult to speak full sentences without pausing for breath, lips or nails may turn bluish, the person may appear anxious or exhausted, and the inhaler provides little or only short-term relief.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immediate medical attention<\/strong> is necessary if there is no improvement after medication, symptoms worsen rapidly, or breathing becomes severely impaired.
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Treatment and control of asthma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be effectively controlled with proper therapy such as inhalers and preventive medications. Regular use of prescribed therapy is essential\u2014not only when symptoms occur. Therefore, patient education and an individualized treatment plan play a crucial role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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