To raise awareness about the health consequences and personal and financial costs of asthma, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently participated in activities marking both World Asthma Day and Asthma Awareness Month. Held through May, the theme for this year’s Asthma Awareness Month is “You Can Control Your Asthma.”
HMC joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) in encouraging people with asthma to learn more about how to control the condition and prevent asthma episodes. World Asthma Day is an annual event organised by the GINA to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.
The Pulmonary/Allergy Division at HMC’s Department of Medicine organised activities to mark the day. Dr Hisham Ahmed, Chief of the Pulmonary/Allergy Division said the main goal of the day was to increase awareness among the public about asthma, its diagnosis, and tips to prevent worsening of asthma symptoms.
“World Asthma Day is a major event which is celebrated annually on May 2 around the world. We are pleased to celebrate the day for the first time this year at HMC.
