Thrive, Don’t Just Thrive, don't just survive! Crush Asthma #WorldAsthmaDay2025

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00:00Today, we are marking World Asthma Day, raising awareness about asthma, which affects millions.

00:08Whether you have asthma or know someone who does, we are here with tips to live a healthy, full life.

00:16Let's jump in.

00:18World Asthma Day, May 6th, led by the Global Initiative for Asthma, is about education.

00:26This year's theme, Asthma Education Empowers, inspires us.

00:32Communities worldwide are hosting workshops and screenings to spread the word.

00:38Asthma is a chronic lung condition causing wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness.

00:45Over 260 million people live with it, according to the World Health Organization.

00:50The good news, it's manageable with proper care, allowing you to thrive.

00:57Triggers like pulling, smoke, or stress vary by person.

01:02Track symptoms in a journal and talk to your doctor to pinpoint yours.

01:07Knowledge is power.

01:09To live well with asthma, first, create an asthma action plan with your doctor for meds and flare-up management.

01:17Second, take preventer and reliever inhalers as prescribed.

01:22Third, make your space asthma-friendly.

01:27Vacuum often, avoid smoke, and use air purifiers if allergies are a trigger.

01:34Boost lung health with exercise, a balanced diet, and stress management like yoga.

01:41Parents, teach kids to use inhalers and sports symptoms.

01:46Schools should know their needs too.

01:48For World Asthma Day 2025, caregivers and employers can help with smoke-free spaces and emergency inhalers.

02:00Asthma is just part of your journey.

02:02With the right tools, you can breathe easily.

02:06That's it for today.

02:08Asthma is a challenge we can tackle with knowledge and hope.

02:11Let's learn more and support each other this World Asthma Day.

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02:27Until next time, keep breathing easy and living free.

02:31Bye.