29/04/2026
Why is Singapore still seeing asthma-related deaths? 🛑
"We know the treatment. We know the management. We have the data."
Despite this, 638 asthma-related deaths are projected to occur in Singapore between 2023 and 2040. Why are patients still hesitant to use regular control inhalers, and why increase the risk of permanent lung capacity loss?
Our Consultant Respiratory Physician, Dr. Alvin Ng, recently joined Daniel Martin on the 'Health Matters' podcast to discuss this critical gap in asthma care and why foreign experts are surprised by these local statistics. 🎙️🫁
Key takeaways from the interview:
✅ Understanding the danger of relying only on "rescue" inhalers.
✅ The long-term impact of untreated asthma on lung function.
✅ Breaking the psychological barriers to consistent treatment.
Proper asthma management is about more than just treating a flare-up—it’s about daily control.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: https://www.melisten.sg/podcast/playlist/Health-Matters-499866/Why-foreign-experts-are-shocked-Singapore-still-has-asthma-deaths-3285661
🔗 Learn more about proactive asthma care: https://o2healthcaregroup.com/respiratory/asthma/