Asthma is a chronic disease that blocks the airways and makes it difficult to breathe. The exact cause of asthma is not known. Researches are developing depending on the genetic causes of asthma, infections, environmental factors and the medical condition of the people. There are factors that trigger asthma. These are factors such as pollen, pets, smoke, hot and cold weather conditions, weather conditions, obesity, drugs, stress. In order to diagnose asthma early, it is necessary to pay attention to the symptoms shown. prof. Dr. Gülfem Çelik stated that those who suffer from shortness of breath, cough and wheezing may have asthma and that they should go to the doctor as soon as possible and get the disease under control.
THERE ARE 3.5 MILLION ASTHMA PATIENTS IN TURKEY
He stated that approximately 3.5 million asthmatic patients are assumed in Turkey, but the number of patients under follow-up is less. Stating that many people with asthma do not apply to health institutions, Çelik said:
“If a person has complaints of shortness of breath, cough and wheezing, and these are followed by factors such as dust, cigarette smoke, flu infection, medication, stress, sadness, and if there is a family history of asthma, they should definitely go to an allergist or pulmonologist. It may not be asthma, but it is not. should also consider the possibility.”
ASTHMA DIFFERENCES FROM PERSON
Stating that drugs are used in the treatment of asthma, Çelik noted that the patient was given drugs in the form of low-dose cortisone. Emphasizing that drugs should be used under the supervision of a doctor, Çelik said, “As Turkey, we are at a very good point in treatment. All the drugs in the world are available in Turkey as well. The same treatment is applied in our country as a patient is treated in Europe.” said. Stating that asthma differs from person to person, Çelik stated that the treatment is also applied according to the patient’s complaints. Stating that they control asthma with medication, Çelik noted that people can sleep more comfortably and do their daily activities. Pointing out that drug therapy should not be stopped without asking the doctor, Çelik stated that patients should also protect themselves from factors such as house dust, pollen, cats and dogs that affect them.