Irrespective of age, gender, COVID-19 affects every person. But the evidence suggests that the persons who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, asthma, cardiovascular disorders are more susceptible to become infected from COVID-19. People with moderate to severe asthma may be at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. COVID-19 can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs) cause an asthma attack, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory diseases. So here we bring you some information regarding asthma and we hope it will be helpful for you to keep asthma under controlled.
People with moderate to severe asthma may be at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. So, you need to know the precaution that may lessen the risk of having severe asthma attacks during COVID-19 outbreak.
1) Continue your current medications including your inhaler.
2) Do not stop or change your medications without talking to your physician.
3) Make sure that you have 30 days of medications with you in case you need to stay at home for a long time.
4) Avoid for dust, pollens etc. that may trigger your condition.
5) Strong emotions can trigger asthma. So, you need to take steps to help yourself to cope with stress.
6) Clean and disinfect the things that you and your family touch frequently. If possible, have someone who doesn’t have asthma do the cleaning and disinfecting.
Minimize use of disinfectants that can cause an asthma attack.
Open windows or doors and use a fan that blows air outdoors.
Clean and disinfect things like phones, remotes, tables, doorknobs, sinks etc.
Spray or pour the spray product onto a cleaning cloth or paper towel instead of spraying the product directly onto the cleaning surface
If you have rapid worsening of your symptoms even after you get your medications, call 1990 or seek emergency treatment from your physician.
Acute Asthma Attack Treatment for Adults
1) Call 1990.
2) Follow the Person’s Asthma Plan, if Possible.
3) Give Asthma First Aid (If the person doesn't have an asthma plan)
Sit the person upright comfortably and loosen tight clothing.
If the person has asthma medication, such as an inhaler, assist in using it.
If the person doesn’t have an inhaler, use one from a first aid kit. Do not borrow someone else’s. The medicine in it may be different from the needed rescue medicine. Also, using someone else's inhaler has a slight risk of passing on an infection.
Dilki Keara
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