A BREATH OF
FRESH AIR
UNDERSTANDING ASTHMA IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Have you ever thought of the simple joy of breathing?
How we all take it for granted
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 Asthma1,2
Asthma in Children
Asthma is the most common chronic illness in South African children and its prevalence and severity of symptoms are increasing in both urban and rural areas. Approximately half of all South African children with Asthma have severe, uncontrolled symptoms.2
Asthma in South Africa
South Africa ranks 25th worldwide for Asthma prevalence, and 5th in terms of Asthma deaths, with an estimated 18.5 deaths per 100,000 Asthma cases.2
Are you over-reliant on your reliever inhaler?
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.
