Dr Cory Couillard

It is now estimated that 235 million people of all ages, and all ethnic backgrounds, suffer from asthma globally. The burden of this disease is substantial to governments, health care systems, families and patients. Appropriate lifestyle modifications will not only prevent asthma but will also reduce its occurrence and improve one’s quality of life. It is estimated that the effects of asthma accounts for 1 in every 250 deaths worldwide. Many of the deaths are preventable and treatable with improving access to healthcare services and avoiding the most common triggers.  Education and public awareness is the first line of defense that can save millions of lives.  This devastating condition is becoming much more common in all ages but the greatest increase has been seen in children.  Asthma occurs in all countries regardless of the level of development but over 80% of asthma deaths occur in low-to-middle income countries according to the World Health Organiza...