World Asthma Day is an annual event organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to raise awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

In Makarasana, you lay on your stomach on the ground. It is a deeply relaxing and restorative pose that soothes the nervous system and prepares you to face the day ahead. This yoga pose stretches the entire back, including the spinal column, from the head to the heels. This pose enhances overall flexibility and spine mobility.

Doctor shares 5 tips for asthma patients to beat Mumbai’s air pollution As people observe World Asthma Day on the first Tuesday of May

High temperatures and humidity levels can cause swelling and narrowing of bronchial tubes. This can cause worrying symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath.