World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. The event takes place on the first Tuesday of May each year.
Pronunciation
- World: /wɜːrld/
- Asthma: /ˈæzmə/
- Day: /deɪ/
Etymology
The term "World Asthma Day" is a combination of three words:
- "World" comes from the Old English "weorold", meaning "age of man".
- "Asthma" is derived from the Greek "asthma", meaning "panting".
- "Day" comes from the Old English "dæg", meaning "period of light between sunrise and sunset".
Event
World Asthma Day was first held in 1998. The event is now celebrated in more than 35 countries. Each year, the event focuses on a specific theme. The theme for the event is decided by GINA, with the aim of highlighting a particular aspect of asthma care.
Related Terms
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA): A medical guidelines organization that works to improve the prevention and management of asthma.
- Inhaler: A device holding a medicine that you take by breathing in (inhaling).
- Bronchodilator: A medication that relaxes and opens the airways, or bronchi, in the lungs.
- Corticosteroid: A type of medication that reduces inflammation in the body, including the airways.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on World Asthma Day
- Wikipedia's article - World Asthma Day
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