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SUMMARY:World Asthma Day
DESCRIPTION:WHO recognizes that asthma is of major public health importance. According to WHO, it was estimated that more than 339 million people had Asthma globally (1) and there were 417,918 deaths due to asthma at the global level in 2016. \n \nWhy is World Asthma Day important?\nAlthough asthma cannot be cured, it is possible to manage asthma to reduce and prevent asthma attacks, also called episodes or exacerbations. Common misconceptions surrounding asthma include:\n\nAsthma is a childhood disease; individuals will grow out of it as they age.\nAsthma is infectious.\nAsthma sufferers should not exercise.\nAsthma is only controllable with high-dose steroids.\n\n \nHow to observe World Asthma Day\n\n\nGeneral Precautions to practice safety in the workplace:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour safety is your personal responsibility.\nAlways follow the correct procedures.\nNever take shortcuts.\nTake responsibility and clean up if you made a mess.\nClean and organize your workspace.\nEnsure a clear and easy route to emergency exits and equipment.\nBe alert and awake on the job.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n____________________________________________________\n\nTip:\nThe Truth is:\n\n\n\nAsthma can occur at any age (in children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly)\nAsthma is not infectious. However, viral respiratory infections (such as the common cold and the flu) can cause asthma attacks. Or In children, asthma is frequently associated with allergy, but asthma which starts in adulthood is less often allergic.\nWhen asthma is well controlled, asthma subjects are able to exercise and even perform the top sport.\nAsthma is most often controllable with low dose inhaled steroids\n\n\n\n\n____________________________________________________\nResources\n\nThe lesson on World Asthma Day\nReference Sites\n\nUN and other international NGO\nNon-Profits website for the observance\nginasthma.org\n\n
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