World Asthma Day
The world celebrates World Asthma Day on May 4th every year. The Global Asthma Initiative aims to enhance awareness of asthma and control it. Asthma is known as a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and contraction of the muscles surrounding the bronchial tubes, making breathing more difficult. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms can be mild or severe, and may come and go over time