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UNDERSTANDING ASTHMA MAKES BREATHING EASIER

Have you ever thought of the simple joy of breathing?

How we all take it for granted

It’s one of those bodily functions we do without thinking about, yet when we struggle to breathe, life can become extremely challenging. When it comes to Asthma, you are not alone. The prevalence of this condition is found in every country around the world and the following statistics show exactly that.

Asthma Worldwide

Asthma affects 1-18% of the population of the various countries in the world, and in the 10 years between 2006 and 2016, there has been an increase of 3.6% in the number of people suffering from Asthma^1,2

Asthma in Children

On a global scale, the age group that is affected most severely by Asthma is children 5-9 years old.³² In Sub-Saharan Africa, 2 out of every 3 adolescents experience severe Asthma symptoms, while the majority of them were never diagnosed. 1 in 5 adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa have been formally diagnosed with Asthma.³³

Asthma in Sub-Saharan Africa

In 2021, Sub-Saharan Africa was identified as a region with some of the highest number of deaths from Asthma per 100 000 people.³² In this region, Asthma is still severely underdiagnosed and undertreated, with many patients not having access to life-saving treatments.³⁴

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Treatment of Asthma

Modern medicine is constantly evolving and offering solutions that make our lives easier. Effective treatment of Asthma reduces the occurrence of symptoms as well as your risk of experiencing future attacks and possible death.

Asthma control

Being in control of your condition can make you feel calmer and more at ease. Tracking Asthma symptoms is a key component to keeping Asthma well controlled. Knowing how much of what medicine to take, and when, is based on your symptom-pattern.

Understanding Asthma

Although Asthma is a common and long-term condition, understanding what it is and how it can be effectively controlled will ensure you can still do all you have set out to do, and live your life without worrying about the impact of the condition.

Types of Asthma

Asthma can affect people of all ages, and it can affect each person differently. Whether you have been suffering with Asthma since childhood, or developed severe forms of Asthma later in life, knowing more about the condition is the first step in keeping it under control.

Living with Asthma

It is possible to live well with Asthma if you manage it. That means you need a doctor trained to treat Asthma, a treatment plan and to stick with that plan. If you are proactive, you can reduce Asthma attacks, reduce illness and ER visits and live a full life.

Useful resources

We have a number of useful tools, videos, links and various articles with loads of additional information to assist you in managing your Asthma throughout your life.

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