Welcome To Asthma Ghana
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing and wheezing. Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which leads to limited airflow and difficulty breathing.
What Is Asthma?
Learn about the signs & symptoms of asthma and proper diagnosis
Access information and educational resources on living with asthma.
Asthma triggers are things in your environment that cause worsening of asthma symptoms.
Learn about the different types of asthma medications and treatment options available.
Asthma affects 5-10% of the population or an estimated 23.4 million persons, including 7 million children
An allergy is a multifactorial disease with both environmental and hereditary factors.
It is important that you continue to take your prescribed asthma medications during the pandemic.
What we do?
We work with health professionals, researchers and governments to deliver evidence-based prevention and health strategies
Education
Asthma education is key to taking control of your disease and living life symptom-free. If you know how to manage your asthma, you can avoid asthma attacks and stay active.
READ MOREAdvocacy
We advocate for change on issues important to the asthma community, like access to medication. Learn more about how our advocacy initiatives are helping Canadians breathe easy.
READ MOREResearch
Our Asthma Program supports research into both early-onset and late-onset asthma. Together we are working to further our understanding of asthma and one day unlock a cure.
READ MOREAsthma & Allergy Helpline
If you have inquiries about asthma and respiratory allergies, our team of experts can provide personalised support and advice. Call +233 54 682 9126 or email info@asthmaghana.com
READ MOREHow Asthma Ghana Helps People With Asthma
At Asthma Ghana we help people to breathe so they can live freely. We work with people with asthma, their family and friends, health professionals, researchers and governments. We find the best treatments and practices to make sure life with asthma is the best it can be. Asthma Ghana provides education and training to improve the lives of people with asthma.
Whatever your inquiries are about asthma and respiratory allergies, our team of experts can provide you with personalised support and advice.
News & Updates
COVID-19 & Vaccinations
As at Jan 7, 2022: 59.1% of the world population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 9.43 billion doses have been administ...
Healthcare & Pandemic
We want to hear from you! March marks the one-year anniversary of the declaration of the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. The world, and many of our day-to-day...