Working to Reduce Asthma
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) warns that air pollution exposure affects many organs beyond the lungs, posing a great risk to health. Outdoor fine particulate matter exposure is the fifth leading risk factor for death in the world, accounting for 4.2 million deaths and 103 million disability-adjusted life years lost according to the …
Barcelona Respiratory Network (BCN) Reviews Abstract: “The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) was established in 1993 to provide a global asthma strategy, adaptable to the needs of different countries. Over the past five years, GINA has initiated substantial changes in key concepts about asthma and its management, and in the structure and content of the …
GINA is proud to announce the launch of our newly designed website. The website welcomes visitors with a clean, modern layout and content that focuses on our mission to increase awareness of asthma among health professionals, health authorities, and the general public. The site offers clear and easy navigation that allows visitors to quickly find and …
On November 21, 2016 a thunderstorm swept across southern Australia causing significant, widespread respiratory issues for many of those in the area. These health problems were triggered by a rare combination of risk factors causing what is known as “Thunderstorm Asthma.” According to a 2016 article by CNN’s James Griffiths and Reed Alexander published just …
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GINA has added an important addition to the resources that we offer to assist practitioners treating patients with asthma. A new Pocket Guide, “Diagnosis and Management of Difficult-to-treat and Severe Asthma in adolescent and adult patients” is now available on the GINA website, and print copies may be ordered via the “Contact Us” form on …
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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 …
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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 …
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