World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day Quick Facts in the US

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2026 Date	May 5, 2026
2027 Date	May 4, 2027

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It’s world asthma day so I just want to say…deep sigh If you’re a parent whose kid has been diagnosed of asthma and given medications (the inhaler). You’re supposed to use it exactly how the doctor told you to, even when they seem fine and “haven’t had an attack in a long time”
— Weffrey Jellington (@jeffwellz) May 6, 2025

Mother of 14-Year-Old Lost to Asthma Calls for Greater Awareness on World Asthma Day einpresswire.com Mother of 14-Year-Old Lost to Asthma Calls for Greater Awareness on World Asthma Day
— Maria (@Duin46473580) May 6, 2025

Asthma affects an estimated 260 million people and causes 450,000 deaths each year. On #WorldAsthmaDay, CHEST and @FIRS_lungsfirst stress the importance of accessible asthma care for all. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03kX0sQ0
— CHEST (@accpchest) May 6, 2025

World Asthma Day History

World Asthma Day seeks to raise awareness about asthma and improve the lives of those affected by it. Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways within the lungs. It is believed to be caused by genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms may stem from an obstructed airflow or spasms of the airways in the lungs. These may include wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath. There are no known cures for asthma. There are, however, measures and methods such as inhalers that make living with it more comfortable. According to the CDC, 1 in 13 Americans live with asthma.

World Asthma Day was created in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). It is observed annually on the first Tuesday in May.

Facts about World Asthma Day

The theme for World Asthma Day in 2025 was Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL. In 2024 the theme was Asthma Education Empowers.
In 2023, the theme was Asthma care for All.
According to the CDD 60 % of adults and 44% of children have uncontrolled asthma.
According to the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, in 2025, approximately 7.7% of Americans have asthma.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, as of 2022, the cities with the worst air quality in the U.S. are:
1) Detroit, Michigan
2) Cleveland, Ohio
3) Allentown, Pennsylvania
4) Lakeland, Florida
5) Fresno, California
There's no cure for asthma, but attacks can be prevented or reduced. It's important to avoid triggers like smoke, mold, outdoor air pollution, and colds and the flu. Inhaled corticosteroids and other medicines can also help.
According to getasthmahelp.org, famous people with asthma include David Beckham, Jessica Alba, Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomas, Frank Lampard, Ludwig von Beethoven, Eminem, Joseph Pulitzer, Bill Clinton, and John F. Kennedy.