World Asthma Day

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2022 Date	3 May 2022
2023 Date	2 May 2023

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World Asthma Day in 2022

Tuesday, 3 May

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World Asthma Day History

World Asthma Day seeks to raise awareness about asthma and improve the lives of those affected by it. Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways within the lungs. It is believed to be caused by genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms may stem from an obstructed airflow or spasms of the airways in the lungs. These may include wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath. There are no known cures for asthma. There are, however, measures and methods such as inhalers that make living with it more comfortable. According to the CDC, 1 in 13 Americans live with asthma.

World Asthma Day was created in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). It is observed annually on the first Tuesday in May.

Top Tweets for World Asthma Day -

Updated 03:30

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— Asthma Australia (@AsthmaAustralia) May 2, 2022

🧡 This World Asthma Day, we're coming together to better understand and address the gaps in asthma care in our community. 💙 Get involved and share your experience with @AsthmaAustralia to help raise awareness. https://t.co/TLMOLWCCJY
— McArthur (@McArthur_AU) May 2, 2022

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— The Hospital Research Foundation Group (@hosp_research) May 3, 2022

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Updated 03:30 World Asthma Day - Tuesday May 3

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World Asthma Day Facts

The theme for World Asthma Day in 2022 is Closing Gaps in Asthma Care.
As of 2021, 300 million people worldwide have asthma. It's the most common disease among children.
There's no cure for asthma, but attacks can be prevented or reduced. It's important to avoid triggers like smoke, mold, outdoor air pollution, and colds and the flu. Inhaled corticosteroids and other medicines can also help.
Globally, 461,000 people died from asthma in 2019 according to the World Health Organization.
According to getasthmahelp.org, famous people with asthma include David Beckham, Jessica Alba, Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomas, Frank Lampard, Ludwig von Beethoven, Eminem, Joseph Pulitzer, Bill Clinton, and John F. Kennedy.