We already know that Kovid 19 is a respiratory illness. People with low immunity, living with any chronic illness, and the elderly and children are more at risk of contracting the virus than others. Asthma sufferers are at higher risk for Covid19.
He said people with impaired immune systems and chronic diseases are at greater risk. Health experts warn that such people should take extra precautions to combat the virus.
Do people with asthma have a higher risk of coronavirus?
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The virus is the biggest threat to people with chronic or respiratory illnesses such as a weakened immune system and asthma. Coronavirus is thought to be more susceptible to asthma sufferers, which can cause lung infection and difficulty breathing.
To reduce the spread of the virus
The government has advocated stringent social security measures wherever possible to reduce the spread of the virus to those at risk of contracting coronavirus infection. This includes avoiding the inevitable use of public transport, working from home where possible, and avoiding large gatherings, small public spaces, pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theaters and social gatherings with family and friends.
What should asthma sufferers do?
Risk Groups Proposals Those in this category must end their inevitable contact with others. Reduce contact with others to suppress the spread of the virus and keep it safe for people with chronic respiratory diseases including asthma.
People with asthma should take the following precautions
* Wash hands frequently with soap and hot water
* Use a tissue or cloth to wipe or sneeze your nose and place them directly in the canister
* If your hands are not clean, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth
* Great integration, shaking hands or hugging people and preventing unwanted interactions with other people, especially public transport.
* Clean and disinfect surfaces such as tables, door handle, light switches, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets and sinks.
People with asthma should take the following precautions
* You should also avoid going to bars, restaurants and public venues such as cinema. Try to do your chores at home if possible
* Try to reduce the number of people you meet on a regular basis and stay away from them when you meet people * Continue taking all of your regular asthma medications as usual
* If someone shows signs of coronavirus at home, you should stay in your home for 14 days
Signs of coronavirus with asthma
* If you have mild symptoms, you can stay at home
* If your symptoms worsen after seven days or you have trouble breathing, urgent care is needed.
* If you do not know that your cough is a symptom of coronavirus or asthma, you need proper care
* Continue taking all of your regular asthma medications as usual
* Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Note the following
* 70 or over (regardless of medical conditions)
* People with chronic (chronic) respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis
* Chronic illness such as heart disease
* Chronic kidney disease
* Chronic liver disease such as hepatitis Note the following
* Chronic neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), learning disabilities or cerebral palsy
* Diabetes
* If you have Sickle Cell Disease or your spleen is removed
* Drugs such as HIV, AIDS, steroid tablets or chemotherapy impair immunity
* People who are overweight
* Pregnant women
