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.
Save. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your ability to breathe. Wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing are common asthma symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an asthma attack or episode can affect your respiratory system, immune system and nervous system.