{"id":19006,"date":"2026-05-05T18:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=19006"},"modified":"2026-05-05T18:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:36:38","slug":"world-asthma-day-asthma-lifelong-disease-demands-consistent-proper-medical-care-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/world-asthma-day-asthma-lifelong-disease-demands-consistent-proper-medical-care-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"=== World Asthma Day === Asthma lifelong disease, demands consistent proper medical care: Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Anti-inflammatory inhalers key to controlling symptoms, reduce risk of severe attacks, fatalities\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Srinagar, May 05: Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions globally, is a lifelong disease that demands consistent and proper medical care, experts said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

World Asthma Day 2026 was observed on May 05 across the globe, with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient groups intensifying efforts to raise awareness about asthma care and push for improved access to essential treatment.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cAccess to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma, still an urgent need,\u201d underscores the pressing need to make proven, life-saving medications widely available and affordable.<\/p>\n

Medical experts say that anti-inflammatory inhalers are central to controlling asthma symptoms and significantly reducing the risk of severe attacks and fatalities.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), noted pulmonologist Dr Naveed Nazir Shah said asthma continues to pose a major public health challenge, particularly in developing regions. \u201cNearly 96 per cent of asthma-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, largely due to lack of access to proper medicines and timely care,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need to ensure better healthcare coverage and make treatments more affordable and accessible for all patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Doctors also stressed that misconceptions around asthma treatment continue to hinder effective management. Inhalers, they clarified, are safe and not habit-forming, and should be used as prescribed. Reducing exposure to triggers such as air pollution and dust, along with adopting personalised asthma action plans, can greatly improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n

Adding to the awareness drive, chest specialist Dr Hamid Mir, posted in Anantnag, explained that asthma is a chronic disease affecting the airways of the lungs. \u201cIt is characterised by inflammation and narrowing of air passages, which leads to symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, persistent cough, and chest tightness,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr Mir cautioned against common myths associated with the condition. \u201cAsthma is often underestimated, but it can be life-threatening if not properly controlled. Another misconception is that treatment can be stopped once symptoms improve\u2014this can actually worsen the condition. Many patients require daily medication to prevent attacks,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Experts said that while asthma cannot be completely cured, it can be effectively managed through consistent care. “Maintaining a clean environment, avoiding pollution, following a healthy lifestyle, and adhering strictly to prescribed medication are key to controlling the disease,” they said.<\/p>\n

Doctors further warned that poorly managed asthma can lead to long-term damage to the airways, making early diagnosis and sustained treatment essential.<\/p>\n

Health professionals reiterated the need for collective action\u2014from governments to communities\u2014to bridge treatment gaps and ensure that no asthma patient is left without access to essential care. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u2018Anti-inflammatory inhalers key to controlling symptoms, reduce risk of severe attacks, fatalities\u2019 Srinagar, May 05: Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions globally, is a lifelong disease that demands consistent and proper medical care, experts said on Tuesday. World Asthma Day 2026 was observed on May 05 across the globe, with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19007,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-news","category-kt-front"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19006"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19006\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19008,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19006\/revisions\/19008"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}