There are several chronic diseases which have spread all over the World. One of them is Asthma. Asthma is a very serious disease that can even cause a person to die. The disease can occur in people of any age, so the awareness of it is very important for everyone.

World Asthma Day is observed on the first Tuesday of the month of May every year. It is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to create awareness, education and events about asthma.

On this day, activities are organized in each country by health care professionals, educators and members of the public.