World asthma day is observed worldwide on first Tuesday of May.The purpose of this observation is to spread the awareness of Asthma among public.Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease of children.
Asthma can occur in first year of life to any age.Any child suffering from repeated episode of cough, breathlessness, chest tightness or wheezing should be investigated for asthma.High level of air pollution is very important trigger factor for flare up of asthma.
Asthma is controllable but not curable my regular use of medications.The cornerstone of Asthma management is inahalational steroid by metered dose inhaler.It should always be taken through spacer and in children below 5 years of age with spacer and mask.
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