Coronavirus and asthma recommendations
During the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, asthma management is even more essential. Patients with asthma are in the risk group with special precautions.
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| Coronavirus and asthma recommendations |
Coronavirus can cause any disease, from mild symptoms to severe and fatal respiratory diseases. So what are the recommendations for coronavirus and asthma based on what is known about the current virus?
Known facts about coronavirus
SARS-CoV-2, known as Corona 19 (COVID-19), is a new coronavirus previously unknown until it was discovered in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Being a very new virus, scientists continue to add recommendations and advice as they learn more about the virus.Infection occurs through close contact with infected patients. It occurs through respiratory droplets, saliva droplets, or nasal discharge that occurs when a person coughs or sneezes.
Coronavirus disease is most often manifested as mild symptoms of fever, cough, and sore throat. However, it may progress to a more serious form, causing pneumonia and shortness of breath. Unfortunately, as everyone knows, in many cases, it can take a life. Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and related diseases, or older people seem to be at the highest risk.
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a relatively common disease that usually begins in childhood and affects both adults and children.Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that stimulates the bronchus as a result of various environmental stimuli. These stimuli include plant pollen, smoke, emotions, laughter, exercise, and certain medications. Sometimes the specific stimulus that causes an asthma attack cannot be found.
Symptoms of asthma include coughing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms can appear suddenly and are known as 'asthma flare-up' (asthma symptoms that appear suddenly) or asthma attacks. However, the difference between asthma flare-ups and asthma attacks is still controversial.
There is also a strong link between viral respiratory infections and asthma attacks.
Coronavirus and asthma
Treatment for asthma includes follow-up by a physician or respiratory physician to avoid recurrence and asthma attacks.Most patients with asthma use various types of drugs through inhalation. For preventive or asthma attacks, it can be taken permanently. There are also other types of drugs, such as oral or subcutaneous injection forms.
In the case of mild seizures, it is usually sufficient for a family doctor or a respiratory physician to adjust the treatment so that they can cope with them. Sometimes seizures become more severe, but very occasionally for patients, but may require medical treatment, including hospitalization.
Finally, it is worth noting that stopping prophylactic medications can make asthma patients worse and potentially dangerous.
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Expert opinion
The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies asthma as a chronic disease. They said that asthma patients are among the highest risk groups who are most likely to become critically ill if they are infected with coronavirus infection.Experts also know that viral respiratory infections can make asthma worse. This is why coronaviruses can behave in the same way as other known viruses.
During the pandemic spread, experts with asthma are encouraged to consider some additional recommendations in addition to the general guidelines provided throughout the population.
As with the seasonal flu pandemic, patients with asthma must protect themselves from the circulation of the virus. It is advisable to continue taking prophylactic medications as directed by your doctor. For patients who do not take these medications, it may be a good idea to talk to your doctor about whether you should start taking them.
If an asthma patient needs emergency medical care for a serious asthma attack, experts recommend taking the inhalation medication you have and notifying your doctor or respiratory physician about the attack.
In general, the best recommendation for coronavirus and asthma, in addition to the general recommendations, is to make sure that the patient is managing their condition correctly. This minimizes the risk of seizures and the risk of hospital visits. Eventually, every visit to the hospital can increase your risk of coronavirus exposure.
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