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  1. ASTHMA SINGAPORE. ABOUT ASTHMA. Asthma is a long-term lung condition that makes it harder to breathe. 1 Learn what asthma is, the types of asthma, asthma triggers and how to check if you have asthma. Learn more. CONTROLLING ASTHMA.

    • About Asthma

      Asthma is common in Singapore, with 1 in 10 Singaporeans...

    • Controlling Asthma

      take control of your asthma with treatment and an asthma...

    • Living with Asthma

      Asthma symptoms can also worsen at night, which can disrupt...

    • Treatment

      Asthma medications can help you with your asthma by reducing...

  2. www.singhealth.com.sg › conditions-treatments › asthmaAsthma - SingHealth

    Asthma - What it is. Asthma is a reversible narrowing of the airways in the lungs. It is characterised by 3 airway problems, reversible obstruction, caused by increased reaction of the airways to various stimuli (triggers) and inflammation. It can be life-threatening if not properly managed.

  3. Since 2022, SNAP has aimed to support asthma care in primary care, starting with the polyclinics, through the identification, tracking, and recalling of patients who should be on regular asthma follow-up, but default on appointments.

  4. www.singhealth.com.sg › asthma-childhood-illnessesAsthma - SingHealth

    Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the lower air passages in the lungs. It is very common worldwide and in Singapore, about one in five children have asthma. Children with asthma have air passages that are hyper-responsive (sensitive) to triggers compared to other children.

  5. Asthma in Singapore. With increasing preventer inhaler use, asthma mortality in the Singapore has fallen in the last decade. However, many patients are still not aware that asthma attacks are severe and most severe type of attacks are life-threatening or even fatal.

  6. Apr 19, 2021 · Based on evidence from clinical trials and real world data, Singapore’s Ministry of Health Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE) Clinical Guidance for Asthma (2020) recommended ICS as the mainstay of long-term asthma treatment for step 1 (for all ages) (Figure 1).

  7. Oct 15, 2020 · Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition commonly seen in primary care. The management goal for asthma is to prevent or minimise symptoms and reduce risk of poor outcomes.