LIVING WITH ASTHMA

THE IMPACT OF ASTHMA

A condition that affects all ages

Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. Globally, Asthma affects 9.1 % of children, 11 % of adolescents, and 6.6 % of adults.³⁵

6.6% of adults have Asthma

9.1% of children have Asthma

Life is already challenging for most people, yet enduring symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath or a cough are not the biggest impact the condition can have on your life.

Many people complain about missing out on the “good things” in life like being able to participate in sports, completing normal daily tasks, going up stairs, going shopping, vacuuming, gardening, etc. But there is also an emotional impact like feeling frustrated from not being able to do things, and being scared and worried about the disease.

For children, the impact is very similar. What affects them greatly is that they feel excluded from their friends, leading them to feel angry, lonely, sad and frustrated.⁹

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