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Fear is a natural reaction of people to the unknown and, above all, it is a feeling that alerts us to react quickly to any threat, but incapacitates us when it becomes panic. Since the magnitude of the new coronavirus pandemic began to be known, it has been said that asthmatic people are more at risk of complicating themselves if they suffer from the virus, which can frighten the patients themselves and their families, but the truth is that the important thing now is to prevent and for this we need to be more informed than ever. (It may interest you: Colombia reaches 7,973 cases of coronavirus, 344 are already in Cartagena)
Asthma and COVID-19
As explained by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “People with moderate to severe asthma may be at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19. COVID-19 can affect your airways (nose, throat, lungs), cause asthma attacks, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory illness. ” (Also read: Remdesivir drug, modest effectiveness against coronavirus)
There is no specific treatment or vaccine for the disease caused by the new coronavirus, so the most important thing is to avoid exposing yourself to the virus, in that sense, the CDC recommends preparing for COVID-19 like this:
– Stock up on supplies
-Take daily precautions to maintain distance between you and other people.
-If you are forced to go to public places, stay away from people, at least one meter away. Wear face masks.
-Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
-Avoid crowds (nothing to go to the supermarket on the day of your Peak, plate and ID these days). (See also: In the neighborhoods with the most infections, people play soccer, cards and dominoes)
-If someone in your home is sick with COVID-19, have them stay away from others in the home to reduce the risk of spreading the virus inside the home.
-Do not share personal household items, such as glasses and towels.
Have an action plan:
-Keep your asthma problem under control by following your asthma action plan.
-Keep using your current medication, including steroid inhalers (“steroids” is another name for corticosteroids).
-Do not stop any medication or change your asthma treatment plan without consulting your doctor first.
-Talk to your doctor or Eps about your concerns about treatment.
-Make sure you have medications and non-prescription supplies on hand for 30 days, in case you have to stay home for a long period.
-If you don’t know well, learn how to use your inhaler.
-Avoid your asthma triggers.
-Strong emotions can cause asthma attacks. Take steps to cope with stress and anxiety.
Cleaning is important
-If possible, someone who does not have asthma is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the surfaces that you and your family touch frequently. When using cleaning products, they should:
-Make sure there are no people with asthma in the room.
-Reduce the use of disinfectants that can cause asthma attacks.
-Open doors or windows and use a fan to circulate the air.
-Clean and disinfect surfaces such as telephones, remote controls, tables, door handles, light switches, counters, handles, desks, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks daily.
-Always follow the instructions on the label of each product.
-Spray or moisten a cleaning cloth or paper towel with the product, instead of spraying it directly on the surface (if possible according to the product label).
According to the WHO: “Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of shortness of breath and wheezing, the severity and frequency of which varies from person to person. In addition it can present dyspnea and cough ”. Asthma causes the air passages to the lungs to become inflamed and narrowed. Its severity is variable according to the patient. Symptoms can manifest several times a day or a week, and in some cases worsen during physical activity or at night.
The root causes of asthma are not fully understood, but their main risk factors are exposure to allergens such as house dust mites, found in beds, rugs and furniture, pet dander, pollens or fungi. , pollution, tobacco smoke and chemical irritants in the workplace.
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