OR springa season of flowering, increased sunshine and rising temperatures, is often accompanied by respiratory burdens for a significant proportion of the population. The increased allergic load of the season causes severe symptoms such as cough, rock, whistle, chest weight and difficulty breathing – especially at night.
“These symptoms seriously disturb the daily life and sleep of the patients, significantly reducing their quality of life. It is estimated that about 10% of citizens have such problems during the spring season, “Eleftherios Vrouvakis, director of a pulmonologist at the Metropolitan Hospital, said.
What is asthma?
‘Asthma is one chronic inflammatory disease of lung air ducts. It is manifested by symptoms such as coughing, whistling and shortness of breath – which differ from person to person, both in intensity and in their frequency. Ten people may be suffering from asthma, but the image of the disease may be radically different: from almost asymptomatic course to need for frequent hospitalization. This variability makes a personalized approach to diagnosis and treatment necessary, ”he explains and continues:
Serious asthma requires special management
“A particular category is the severe asthma – a form of the disease that persists despite the normal use of medication. People with severe asthma have constant symptoms, sleep disorders and restrictions on their daily lives. For example, even an attempt to laughter can cause cough crisis, leading to social isolation, especially younger people. “
Modern treatments with emphasis on quality of life
Scientific progress has led to important developments in asthma treatment. Today there are targeted medication that offers immediate and substantial relief, restoring the quality of life of patients. Despite seasonal shortages of inhaled drugs – especially in the spring – availability compared to previous years has improved, avoiding the extreme situations of the past.
The importance of preventing and avoiding irritants
In addition to medication, avoiding aggravating factors is a decisive role in asthma management. Cigarette smoke is one of the most important irritants and its removal from the daily lives of the sufferers is vital to improving their condition, “concludes Mr Bruvakis.