KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Poorly controlled Asthma is placing a growing emotional, psychological and financial burden on families in Malaysia.
|Affecting over 1.4 million adults and nearly half a million children. Experts say unpredictable attacks disrupt sleep, increase anxiety among caregivers.
And limit children’s participation in daily activities, while adults face reduced productivity and mental health challenges.
According to Dr Sulaimann Tint Soe Lwin, gaps in diagnosis and poor treatment adherence worsen outcomes.
Limited access to Spirometry and misconceptions about inhaler use contribute to ineffective management.
He stressed that early diagnosis, proper medication adherence, and stronger community support systems are crucial to improving control and reducing long-term health risks.
