World Asthma Day is observed every year on 4th May.
Here is an effort to enlighten on some misconceptions about Asthma:
Misconception | Fact |
Asthma is a childhood disease! Individuals will grow out of it as they age! | ASTHMA CAN OCCUR AT ANY AGE! |
Asthma sufferers should not exercise! | When asthma is well-controlled, asthma subjects can exercise and even perform top sport! |
Asthma is only controllable with high-dose steroids! | Asthma is most often controllable with low-dose inhaled steroids (after consulting your doctor)! |
|
|
PLEASE CONSULT – A PULMONOLOGIST!!