Milli Newspaper – April 16, 2020
“Very little is known about how the coronavirus affects patients with asthma.” Experts warned that the virus may cause asthma attacks.
The coronavirus affects asthma and allergy sufferers more. Experts made a statement about a series of precautions for those with asthma.
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Specialist Prof. Dr. Ahmet Akçay gave important information to asthma patients against the coronavirus.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Akçay informed asthma patients against the coronavirus, which affected the whole world and caused a pandemic.
- PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA ARE AT RISK GROUPS!
- ARE ASTHMA PATIENTS AT A HIGHER RISK OF catching CORONAVIRUS?
- WHAT TO DO IF FEVER AND Cough DEVELOPS IN THOSE WITH ASTHMA?
- DO CORTISONE-CONTAINING SPRAYS WEAK THE Immunity of Asthmatics?
- HOW TO TAKE MEASURES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS WHEN I HAVE AN ASTHMA ATTACK?
- HOW CAN PATIENTS WITH CORONAVIRUS AND ASTHMA TAKE PRECAUTIONS OVER 60?
- WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA USE TO STRENGTHEN IMMUNITY TO CORONAVIRUS?
PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA ARE AT RISK GROUPS!
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), risk groups in coronavirus disease; It was reported as being older than 60 years of age, having a chronic medical condition, having high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and asthma. As a result, people with asthma; appears to be at risk for coronavirus disease. However, there is not enough information about how the coronavirus affects patients with asthma.
ARE ASTHMA PATIENTS AT A HIGHER RISK OF catching CORONAVIRUS?
There is not enough information about this. However, in one study, asthma was not reported in any hospitalized patient due to coronavirus. It has been reported that there is no extra risk in patients with asthma.
WHAT TO DO IF FEVER AND Cough DEVELOPS IN THOSE WITH ASTHMA?
Fever and cough in asthma should not immediately bring the coronavirus to mind. Firstly; Arrange your asthma treatment in consultation with your doctor and do not leave the house. If the fever persists, there is no cold and the cough is dry without sputum, you can contact “Alo 184” and get information about the test at home.
DO CORTISONE-CONTAINING SPRAYS WEAK THE Immunity of Asthmatics?
Sprays containing cortisone in the form of a spray do not weaken the immunity of asthmatic patients, but oral cortisone drugs can weaken it. Therefore; Cortisone-containing sprays can be used under the control of a doctor to reduce the use of drugs that require oral cortisone.
HOW TO TAKE MEASURES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS WHEN I HAVE AN ASTHMA ATTACK?
Coronavirus disease, like other viruses, can cause an asthma attack. Once you have an asthma attack, it should be treated like any other asthma attack. The important thing here is; Masks used in the treatment of asthma should be sterilized after use. It should be treated in an isolated room to avoid infecting other patients.
HOW CAN PATIENTS WITH CORONAVIRUS AND ASTHMA TAKE PRECAUTIONS OVER 60?
They should behave like people in the risk group.
WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA USE TO STRENGTHEN IMMUNITY TO CORONAVIRUS?
Drink plenty of fluids and natural fruit juices. Eat as little red meat as possible. You can take vitamin and mineral supplements, beta glucan, omega 3 fish oil that strengthens the immune system. Also, exercise at home for at least 20-30 minutes every day and get regular sleep. Listen to good music and pay attention to hygiene. Keep your morale high. These applications will be useful in coronavirus protection.
