Myths & Misconceptions abound dime a dozen, they remain a drain on our thinking process. It needs to be effectively  countered. The best & most effective way is through education & worldwide it is being done so.

A global menace, it remains one of the most severe & dreaded forms of human suffering. Termed as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, associated with airways hyper responsiveness, air flow limitations & respiratory symptoms, that is, wheezing, breathlessness &  chest symptoms. In other words, it is termed as a  chronic lung condition, that is epitomised by difficulty in breathing.

Risk factors that lead to development of asthma as a predisposing factors are atopy, gender, allergen factors such as indoor & outdoor factors such as respiratory infection, dust, air-pollution & smoking. Risk factors that aggravate asthma triggers include exercise, weather, foods, drugs & additives.

Reports reveal that the number of people with asthma has grown in significant numbers over the years, the same of which has come about due to health officials from major causes as higher levels of pollution, increased exposure to indoor allergens, a decline in exercise, and rising rates of obesity.