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Are asthmatics considered a risk group?
Asthmatics can breathe a sigh of relief: if they are well adjusted, they officially do not belong to the risk group. Even if the corona virus can hit the lungs in the event of an infection, asthmatics do not have to worry any more than their healthy fellow human beings. As long as your previous therapy is successful, it is sufficient to have an emergency supply of your medication in stock.
Are asthmatics more likely to get Corona?
However, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points out, people with moderate to severe asthma may have an increased risk of contracting the lung disease Covid-19. Once asthmatics have contracted the coronavirus and their airways become compromised, this in turn can cause an asthma attack. This could then result in pneumonia.
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Corona: Tips for asthmatics
- Use cortisone spray regularly : Asthmatics who have only used their cortisone spray infrequently are advised to use it regularly from now on. It is important that all airways are free in principle and permanently, so that there is no coughing or shortness of breath.
- Avoid asthma triggers: Avoid pollen, house dust mites, mold and other asthma triggers as much as possible in the current time.
- Comply with hygiene rules: Complying with the distance and hygiene rules is still the safest and most important step in the fight against the virus and should be followed conscientiously by all fellow human beings.
