Sri Lanka among main countries with asthma in the world

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Colombo, April 26 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has come to the forefront among the countries in the world suffering from asthma, Sri Lanka Respiratory Disease Specialists' Association President Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake said.

He said between 10% and 15% of the country's population suffers from asthma, and it affects children, young adults and the elderly with great mental and physical discomfort.

If asthma is not controlled properly, it can even lead to death. About 95% of asthma patients can be controlled with simple, very cost-effective, high-performance medications, Dr. Dissanayake said.

But, unfortunately, around 500,000 people worldwide die from asthma every year, he said.

This year, Asthma Day falls on May 7, and an awareness programme has been organized by the Association of Respiratory Disease Specialists, Dr. Dissanayake said.

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Too many Industrial Sites at Residential Areas Friday, 26 April 2024 11:04 AM

Naturally, Smoky industrial and chemical sites at residential areas. No control on the operations of hazardous businesses. Most countries have the industries of various kinds away from residential area. Also, another contributing factor is proper drainage system in most places and accumulation of garbage sites have increased too. Basically, Industry and Environment Ministers and their senior officials are not doing anything and just enjoying the moment whilst in office collecting high salaries and perks.

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Hit the Root Friday, 26 April 2024 11:28 AM

What is the root cause for such a spike? Countries like India Bangaldesh are more dirtier and disorganised comparatively than Sri Lanka. Thank you Doctor for highlighting this. Looks like lifestyle, food habits, lack of care for ones self are all happening due to a lack of awareness.

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KoffieMoffie Friday, 26 April 2024 11:32 AM

But it's also the humidity of which is extremely high in Sri Lanka. One of my best friends was born in Durban, South Africa. As as a child, he was asthmatic and was told by the family doctor to move to a drier climate. The family moved to Pretoria and it helped. Unfortunately in Sri Lanka, the entire country is humid. Maybe the Jaffna area is drier?

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Dollaball Saturday, 27 April 2024 06:03 AM

I am a Sri Lankan born

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EMU Friday, 26 April 2024 12:54 PM

Maybe we should burn less plastic throughout the country, then there will be fewer cases of cancer in children

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Sandy Friday, 26 April 2024 01:06 PM

Burning plastic and domestic waste every day in humid environment can be the cause , to curb pollution the burning of plastic and domestic waste should be stopped .

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Fernando Friday, 26 April 2024 03:56 PM

Most people have no idea that they should change their pillows and bed linen regularly to get rid of dust mites. Uncleaned bed linen, cushions, furniture, soft toys collet dust all the time and they cause Asthma in children and adults.

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Kd Saturday, 27 April 2024 08:12 PM

Number one cause is all the trash or leaf burning all around the country. How clueless are people? Why isnt our education system people not telling people about the dangers of burning trash?

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Ron hardy Sunday, 28 April 2024 11:23 AM

Somuch toxic you breathe daily once your out and bout the Roads with full of diesel smoke burning polytine plastic other trash its beyond Ridiculous not only astma other somany health issues must be on the Rise due to poor toxic air quality we need top environmental professionals be on the ground to take nessorory precautions to stop or minimize polutions and tough measures to fine or penalise the environment poluters it need to be done to protect all from breathing toxic

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