世界哮喘日：给哮喘患者的提示

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Tuesday marks World Asthma Day, and this year's theme is "You can control your Asthma." To find out how prevalent the disease is in China, our reporter Shen Le has been talking to one of the country's leading physicians in this field.
周二是世界哮喘日，今年的主题是“哮喘是可以控制的”。为了找出这个疾病在中国有多普遍，我们的记者Shen Le与这个领域的国家主要内科医生进行了谈话。

Q1. The theme for this year's World Asthma Day is "you can control your Asthma". How did health experts come to this conclusion?
问题1. 今年世界哮喘日的主题是“哮喘是可以控制的”。健康专家是如何得出这个结论的？

Hu Hong, Chief Physician Respiratory Disease Dept., PLA Hospital, said, "In recent years, the physicians in this field have reached a consensus. Asthma is a chronic disease cause by respiratory inflammation. China has been part of the Global Initiative for Asthma, namely GINA. Through resources such as evidence-based guidelines for asthma management and events such as the annual World Asthma Day, GINA is working to improve the lives of people with asthma. We believe for most people living with asthma, their conditions can be controlled through systematic therapies. "
人民解放军医院呼吸疾病部门的主任医师Hu Hong说：“最近几年，该领域的内科医生已经达成一致。哮喘是由呼吸道炎症引起的一种慢性疾病。中国是全球哮喘防治创议（GINA）的一员。通过对哮喘管理的循证指南这些资源和每年一度的世界哮喘日这类事件，GINA努力工作增强哮喘患者的生命力。我们相信，对于大部分哮喘病患者，可以通过系统疗法控制病情。”

Q2. How common is Asthma in China?
问题2. 哮喘在中国有多普遍？

"The incidence rate of Asthma has been going up on a global scale. China is without exception, especially when it comes to school children in China. The latest incidence rate of asthma among school children in Beijing is two-point-o-five percent. That means in elementary and high schools, there's at least one kid suffering from Asthma in every class. The incidence rate for adults in China is estimated at around one percent." Hu Hong said.
“全球的哮喘发病率在上升。中国也不例外，尤其是提到中国的学生。北京最新的学生哮喘发病率是2.05%。这意味着在小学和中学，每个班级至少有一名学生患上哮喘。中国成年人的哮喘发病率估计约1%。”Hu Hong说。

Q3. What precautionary measures should Asthma sufferers take in their daily lives?
问题3. 哮喘病患者日常生活中应采取什么预防措施？

"Well, first of all, avoid all possible sources of allergy. And consistent work outs is also needed. One should be optimistic about his or her condition and be positive during therapy. They need to keep in close contact with us doctors so we can assess their condition in a timely manner." Hu Hong said.
“嗯，首先，避免所有可能的过敏源。而且需要坚持解决问题。患者要对他/她的症状保持乐观，治疗时要积极面对。他们要跟我们医生保持密切联系，所以我们可以及时了解他们的情况。”Hu Hong说。