World Asthma Day June 5, 2025

Overview: World Asthma Day aims to raise awareness of asthma and highlight the importance of preventing and managing its symptoms. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that results in inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing difficulty breathing. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. The severity of these symptoms can vary from person to person and change over time. This day focuses on raising awareness of the best treatment and prevention methods, to support patients and improve their quality of life.