Asthma News

A major European study reveals that poor urban planning and environmental pollution collectively contribute to over 11% of asthma cases in both children and adults.

Over 250 million people worldwide live with asthma, yet many still lack access to life-saving inhaled treatments. World Asthma Day 2025 focuses on the urgent need for inhaler accessibility to reduce preventable deaths. What began as a 35-nation event in 1998 is now one of the world’s largest asthma awareness movements.

The study showed that women who used hormone therapy had a 63 per cent increased risk of asthma, while those who stopped the therapy were two times more likely to quit asthma treatment.  

If a child frequently wakes up at night coughing, wheezing, or struggling to breathe, it's a strong sign their asthma needs better control Even if a child hasn't received an asthma diagnosis, persistent coughing or wheezing at night or early in the morning could be early indicators of the condition Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness can occur, often at night or after exercise

Every year World Asthma Day is celebrated on May 7 and the theme for this year is “Asthma Education Empowers”. With increasing air pollution and drastic weather changes, these numbers will surely increase in the coming years.

World Asthma Day is observed on May 7 Experts said that poor air quality worsens asthma and emphasised the importance of awareness and accurate diagnosis Many asthma patients use inhalers incorrectly - this improper use impacts the inhaler's delivery to the lungs, compromising asthma management

World Asthma Day is commemorated on the first Tuesday of May every year Asthma, a common respiratory disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs This year World Asthma Day is being observed on May 7, Tuesday

Summer brings the promise of sunny days, outdoor adventures, and balmy evenings. The rise in temperature during summer can lead to increased air pollution, which can aggravate asthma symptoms. Allergies are another common trigger for asthma symptoms during the summer months. Pollen levels tend to peak in the summer

Even moderate levels of ozone and fine airborne particulates -- two ingredients of smog -- appear to increase kids' risk of asthma attacks, the findings revealed.  

Cold air has been identified as a common asthma trigger, causing airways to constrict and making breathing more challenging.

Air pollution is a major public health concern. The hazardous air quality poses significant respiratory risks, increasing the likelihood of complications such as asthma and bronchitis, experts said. 

Study shows that indoor air pollution caused by fumes from cooking and burning candles can lead to adverse health effects such as irritation and inflammation in young individuals with mild asthma.

The right knowledge and proactive management, parents can help their children stay healthy and enjoy the wonders of the monsoon season.

Breathing training combined with aerobic training, and yoga training, appear to be particularly advantageous – offering potential avenues for effective treatment approaches, reveals study.

The results of the study suggest that Vitamin K could play a part in keeping our lungs healthy. 

Children with a food allergy were also more likely to have reduced lung function The growth of infants with food allergies should be monitored, researchers said Vigilance is necessary as poorly controlled asthma is a risk factor for severe food-induced allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, say experts

Asthma is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe The WHO has pointed out that asthma is often under-diagnosed and under-treated Children may have trouble sleeping due to shortness of breath/coughing

According to studies, viruses tend to infect the lungs, which is another potential root cause of asthma Second-hand cigarette smoke is additionally a significant and generally known cause of childhood asthma It is also proven that toddlers of smokers are more inclined to develop asthma than children of nonsmokers

One of the most common triggers of asthma is environmental allergens which can include pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold When a person with asthma contracts a cold or the flu, their airways can become inflamed, making it difficult to breathe Exercise is another trigger of asthma, especially in individuals with exercise-induced asthma

World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma The day aims to raise awareness about asthma and help improve the lives of people living with the disease It was first observed in 1998