Working to Reduce Asthma
We have become aware that the GINA 2019 recommendation for ‘Preferred reliever’ in Steps 3-5 is sometimes being misinterpreted. Please note the following important information. In the GINA 2019 treatment figure for adults and adolescents (Box 3-5A), Steps 3-5 show the medication options for patients with moderate to severe asthma in whom modifiable causes of …
An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine found associations between short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and cardiovascular and respiratory mortality risk, from over 600 cities across the globe. [1] The adverse health effects of short-term exposure to ambient air pollution have been well documented. Particulate matter (PM) raises public health concerns …
It is with immense gratitude and admiration for a lifetime’s work that we announce the retirements of Drs. Claude Lenfant and Suzanne Hurd from GOLD and GINA as of December 31, 2015. It is impossible to quantify the magnitude of their dedication and countless hours of service to both organizations over the past years. Initially …
New global asthma strategy launched International report, local World Asthma Day activities support improved asthma control May 6, 2014 – The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) today is launching a new edition of its Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention, a comprehensive and practical resource about one of the most common chronic lung diseases …
Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) launches program to recognize leaders in asthma awareness on World Asthma Day May 5, 2015 – The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) today is launching a new program to recognize individuals who are helping to improve asthma awareness, diagnosis, and care in countries around the world. The GINA Ambassador program …
