Asthma is a serious lung disease, the risk of which is seen in people of almost all ages. Asthma patients suffer from swelling and stiffness of muscles around the airways, due to which it becomes difficult for them to breathe. Health experts said that many environmental conditions are considered to increase problems for asthma patients, hence people suffering from this disease must continue to take precautions.
World Asthma Day is celebrated every year on the first Tuesday of May to make people aware of this globally reported disease and educating them about measures to prevent asthma. This year's theme for Asthma Day is Asthma Education Empowers.
If we look at the statistics of asthma, it is found that 46% of deaths due to asthma worldwide are reported from India alone. This disease is making young people and even children its victims. Let's take a look at the symptoms of this disorder and the problems it causes.
Asthma patients in India
An estimated more than two lakh people die due to asthma every year in India. According to the Global Burden of Disease 2021 report, asthma patients are increasing rapidly in India. Respiratory disease experts say that if asthma is diagnosed in time in most patients, then its proper treatment can help prevent the symptoms from worsening.
What do experts say?
Dr. Sandeep Salvi, President of the Indian Chest Society, says that the main reason for the increasing cases of asthma in India is considered to be the lack of timely diagnosis. More than 90 percent of asthma patients in India do not use inhaled corticosteroids, which are considered essential to prevent the disease. Due to the lack of timely diagnosis or treatment of the disease in most people, there is a risk of this disease taking a serious form.
Doctors say timely detection of this lung disease can help in preventing the symptoms from worsening.
How to know if you too have asthma?
Symptoms of asthma may vary from person to person. There is a risk of triggering the problem of asthma due to exposure to dust and pollen particles or allergies to certain types of things. If you are also experiencing some types of symptoms, then definitely consult an expert.
Difficulty in breathing.
Chest tightness or pain.
Wheezing while exhaling is a common symptom of asthma in children.
Difficulty sleeping due to shortness of breath, cough, or wheezing.
These can be serious signs
Doctors say, in serious situations, cases of asthma attack can be dangerous. Some situations may also require emergency treatment. If such symptoms of asthma are visible then it is a sign that you should go for emergency treatment.
Increasing problem of difficulty in breathing or wheezing.
No improvement even after using the inhaler.
The problem of shortness of breath even after less physical activity.
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