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Detailed explanation-1: -Asthma Day 2019: STOP for asthma is the theme this year. STOP means Symptom evaluation, Test response, Observe and assess, Proceed to adjust treatment. Here’s everything you need to know about World Asthma Day and tips for asthma prevention. May 7 will be observed as World Asthma Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -GINA has chosen ‘Closing Gaps in Asthma Care’ as the theme for the 2022 World Asthma Day. There are a number of gaps in asthma care which require intervention in order to reduce preventable suffering as well as the costs incurred by treating uncontrolled asthma.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Asthma Day observed annually aims to increase awareness, educate the population and improve the lives of those affected with this chronic condition. The 2017 theme ‘Better air better breathing’ highlights the importance of measures to reduce pollution levels and maintaining a clean and dust free environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2023, the theme of World Asthma Day is ‘Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions’. The idea behind this is to provide a call to action to address common myths and misconceptions about asthma. These misconceptions are often detrimental and don’t help to raise asthma awareness.

Detailed explanation-5: -On World Asthma Day (May 3, 2022) and throughout May, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma.