Preventative Measures

Respiratory disease has a huge impact on people's health. More than 235 million people worldwide have asthma, more than 200 million have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), 65 million have moderate-to-severe COPD, 1–6% of the adult population (more than 100 million people) has sleep-disordered breathing, 9.6 million people develop tuberculosis (TB) each year, millions have pulmonary hypertension, and more than 50 million people have occupational lung diseases, according to estimates. At least 2 billion individuals are exposed to the harmful consequences of using biomass fuels, 1 billion to outdoor air pollution, and 1 billion to cigarette smoke. Chronic respiratory disease claims the lives of 4 million individuals each year. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of respiratory ailments all over the world. As a result, quitting smoking is critical. Because air pollution is such a major issue in today's world, wearing a face mask is also strongly advised. An asthma attack may be induced in some individuals by eating certain foods or being exposed to cold. As a result, it is recommended that those patients avoid these settings.