Day: May 6, 2025

HEALTH & FITNESS

Asthma affects over 35 million in India

    Dr Sanggita Checker World Asthma Day, a major global health event, is being observed Today, May 6, 2025. Held annually on the first Tuesday of May, the day aims to raise awareness about the disease, improve care, and reduce the global health burden of this chronic respiratory disease. This year’s theme, Asthma Education […]Read More

HEALTH & FITNESS

Breathless nation: Tackling the growing burden of asthma

Dr Srinivas Jakka Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition marked by airway inflammation and constriction, is increasingly prevalent in India. As of 2024, approximately 34.3 million Indians are affected, representing about 13 per cent of the global asthma burden. Alarmingly, India accounts for 46 per cent of global asthma-related deaths, highlighting significant challenges in disease management […]Read More

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