Abstraction: when applied to dance, this word refers to choreography that does not have a narrative character. In other words, an abstract dance does not tell a story, nor is related to symbolic contents or any kind of associations with feelings, ideas or other elements than movement itself.
Other little known facts include: 1  Each year, nearly 3,500 people in the U.S. die from asthma. 2  Asthma is the single most prevalent cause of childhood disability in the U.S. 3  The cost to society of asthma in the U.S. is over $50 billion per year in healthcare expenses, missed school and work days, and early death.
Introduction to Asthma. Asthma is a disease of the lungs that affects more than 20 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.It is a chronic condition that repeatedly causes the airways in your lungs to become narrowed and inflamed. Infections--illnesses that cause respiratory problems, such as the common cold. â¢ Exercise-induced--brought on by physical activity. â¢ Cold temperatures--cold and dry air can irritate airway and cause asthma. â¢ Airborne pollutants and irritants--includes cigarette smoke, wood smoke and chemical fumes.