{"id":28105,"date":"2026-05-05T17:43:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hctm.ukm.my\/dua-juta-rakyat-malaysia-hidap-asma-akses-inhaler-anti-radang-kekal-keutamaan\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T02:08:43","slug":"dua-juta-rakyat-malaysia-hidap-asma-akses-inhaler-anti-radang-kekal-keutamaan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hctm.ukm.my\/en\/dua-juta-rakyat-malaysia-hidap-asma-akses-inhaler-anti-radang-kekal-keutamaan\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Million Malaysians Suffer from Asthma, Access to Anti-Inflammatory Inhalers Remains a Priority"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAccess to anti-inflammatory inhalers for all asthma patients remains an urgent need\u201d is the theme for World Asthma Day 2026, aimed at ensuring the management of this chronic disease is at an optimal level. This theme served as the core pillar for the World Asthma Day celebration at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), organized by the Endoscopy Services Center and the Heart and Lung Center at the HCTM Main Lobby today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Director of HCTM, YBhg. Dato\u2019 Dr. Azmi Baharudin, stated that 2024 statistics show asthma remains a significant public health issue, with an estimated two million sufferers nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOut of that total, 1.4 million are adults, while another 500,000 involve children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFurthermore, patients suffering from allergic rhinitis or sinus issues have also been identified as having a three times higher risk of developing asthma,\u201d he said during the opening ceremony of the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He explained that despite the availability of various effective treatment options, several major constraints\u2014such as incorrect inhaler techniques and exposure to trigger factors\u2014still contribute to unsatisfactory disease control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program emphasized the importance of using anti-inflammatory inhalers, specifically <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhaled corticosteroids<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as the foundational treatment and mainstay in controlling asthma. Among the program&#8217;s highlights were lecture sessions titled &#8220;A Simple Guide to Understanding &amp; Controlling Asthma&#8221; and &#8220;A Paradigm Shift in Asthma Treatment.&#8221; In addition to expert insights, the event featured interactive sessions with chronic asthma patients who shared their experiences and challenges in facing the condition to inspire others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAccess to anti-inflammatory inhalers for all asthma patients remains an urgent need\u201d is the theme for World Asthma Day 2026, aimed at ensuring the management of this chronic disease is at an optimal level. 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