World Asthma Day: Awareness campaign sheds light on disease

Trichy: To mark World Asthma Day, an awareness campaign was carried out in Trichy on Tuesday. The campaign covered various locations including the Cauvery bridge, the Anna Nagar overbridge, Court Road, Uzhavar Santhai, Trichy Railway Junction, Central bus stand, Anna Stadium, Khajamalai Road, and near SRM HotelHealth workers from Swasum, an asthma allergy clinic, and volunteers spread awareness among morning walkers and commuters using informative standees, distributing handbills, and promoting healthy breathing practices. They focused on recognising asthma triggers, the importance of preventive care, and the role of vaccinations in managing respiratory health. "A special emphasis was placed on air pollution, correct usage of inhalers, emergency drug handling, and the long-term benefits of inhaler therapy for asthma control," said Dr Kamal from Swasum.