Balanced diet with mild exercises can act as a magic bullet for the people suffering from asthma. On this note World Asthma Day is marked on the first Tuesday of May every year. According to WHO the number of people suffering from this condition in India is estimated at one million and 235 million globally. This year s theme You can control your asthma highlights the perilous nature of the disease and how it can be effectively be managed. Dr Vikas Maurya Sr. Consultant and HOD Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh encourages you to understand Asthma and to manage the