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.
Facts about asthma. 1  WHO estimates that 235 million people currently suffer from asthma. 2  Asthma is a public health problem not just for high-income countries; it occurs in all countries regardless of the level of development. 3  Asthma is under-diagnosed and under-treated.
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.