Medinsight
September 16, 2025

Asthma & COPD

Management and Emerging Therapies (2025 Update)

Asthma is a chronic airway disease characterized by inflammation that causes symptoms like wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. While mild attacks may resolve without treatment, proper management can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. In

severe cases, emergency assistance is crucial.

Asthma affects approximately 262 million people globally, with prevalence rates varying between 1% and 18%. In Bangladesh, the prevalence has remained stable at around 7% for over a decade. Additionally, asthma ranks fifth among the leading causes of disease-related deaths in the country.