Nordic Walking Photos #Respiraresvida
Lovexair Foundation together with Chiesi Spain and VidaOn organized a massive Nordic march within the #RespirarEsVida campaign. The Nordic Walking in Seville was aimed at the general public and,
More than a hundred people participate in this activity specially designed for people with respiratory pathologies, organized by Chiesi Spain and the Lovexair Foundation within the framework of the "Breathing is life" program
More than 60% of asthma or COPD patients do not follow their inhaler treatment correctly, which has a negative impact on the effectiveness of the treatment
Improving the inhalation technique of this group of patients is equivalent to better control of the disease, fewer visits to the doctor and, therefore, to a better quality of life
Seville, May 7, 2018. On the occasion of World Asthma Day, which this year has taken place on May 1, Chiesi Spain and the Lovexair Foundation, with the collaboration of Vivisol, have organized the XNUMXst Nordic March ”Breathing is Life ”. The objective of this physical activity, which took place this Saturday in the city of Seville, has been to make people with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or other respiratory diseases aware of the importance of leading a healthy life, exercising and use inhalers correctly.
It is estimated that more than 60% of patients with asthma or COPD do not correctly follow their treatment with the inhaler1. The problem is that “each of the inhalation devices requires specific maneuvers and these are often unknown to patients”, explains Jordi Giner, Nurse at the Pulmonology Service at the Hospital de la Sta. Creu i Sant Pau (Barcelona). . If the maneuver is performed incorrectly, the medicine does not reach the lungs properly and does not have the expected effect.
The main consequences of an incorrect inhalation technique are poor control of the disease due to not receiving the necessary doses, an increase in symptoms and an increased risk of exacerbations or crises, one of the main causes of hospitalization. "There are studies that show that patients with asthma or COPD who do not take the medication correctly have more exacerbations, more admissions, more visits to the emergency room and even mortality levels also depend to a large extent on the medication being administered correctly. ”, warns Jordi Giner. All this equates to a worse quality of life for those affected.
One of the most common errors when taking medication is "not exhaling prior to the inhalation maneuver, which prevents the patient from correctly distributing the aerosol in the lung", according to Jordi Giner. Among the errors derived from the device, Giner highlights "the difficulties in charging or not knowing if the device is full or already empty." There are people with asthma or COPD who have been taking their medication incorrectly for years. Improving the technique of this group of patients is equivalent to better control of the disease, fewer visits to the doctor and, therefore, to a better quality of life for these people.
The XNUMXst Nordic March “Breathing is life”
The march is part of "Breathing is life", a program that aims to contribute to the knowledge and awareness of the population about asthma and COPD and the importance of physical exercise and the correct use of inhalers. This has consisted of an urban tour of the city of Seville that is particularly suitable and adapted to this group of patients, although the activity was open to the entire population free of charge. During the march, the participants have had the help of a specialized instructor, who has offered them instructions to correctly carry out this technique that uses special poles.
The choice of a Nordic walk to complement the training activity is not accidental. Exertional intolerance is a distinctive feature of people with respiratory problems. However, there is the paradox that practicing physical exercise on a regular basis not only prevents the appearance of these pathologies2, but can also slow down their development3 and is a key factor in their therapeutic approach. "It is essential that these patients exercise daily because it favors a better pulmonary response, better breathing and better physical conditioning," says Jordi Giner. Nordic walking is a very complete activity because it involves the whole body in a symmetrical and balanced way.
About the Lovexair Foundation
Lovexair is a non-profit foundation whose main objective is to raise awareness in society about the importance of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases. The Foundation offers personalized attention and accompaniment to people affected by this type of pathology, while at the same time supporting health professionals, pharmacies and industry, and working in the field of research and m-health to offer innovative solutions that contribute to improve the daily life of respiratory patients.
With the support of health professionals and pharmacists, the Foundation is currently developing the HappyAir programs, local projects aimed at respiratory patients, as well as their families or carers, in order to train them for self-care, stimulate their active life and improve their quality of life. http://www.lovexair.com
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About the Breathing is Life Program
The Breathe is Life Program was born with the aim of contributing to the knowledge and awareness of the population about asthma and COPD, two of the most prevalent respiratory diseases. It offers practical, reliable and quality information from experts in the field. The activities carried out within the framework of the Respirar es Vida Program are aimed at people with asthma and COPD, relatives and friends, as well as the press and health professionals. www.breathelife.com
Chiesi's commitment to the respiratory area
As a result of Chiesi's commitment to the respiratory area, in 2008 the company launched Foster®, the only ICS/LABA combination of extrafine particles, thanks to which a high and homogeneous pulmonary deposit is achieved throughout the bronchial tree, also in the small airway Another example of Chiesi's commitment is the Inhaler Adherence Test (TAI), the first specific questionnaire to determine the degree of therapeutic adherence in the use of these devices. The test has been validated in 14 languages to be used in around 160 countries.
For more information on the respiratory area consult www.smallairways.es
About Chiesi Spain
Chiesi Spain is part of Chiesi Farmaceutici, a pharmaceutical multinational based in Parma (Italy) created more than 80 years ago. In recent years, its policy of promoting R&D and new acquisitions have made it possible for it to reach sales of around €2016 million in 1.571. It has three production plants in Italy, France and Brazil and four research centers in Italy, France, Great Britain and the United States and employs 5000 people globally. It has a strong presence in Europe, America and Asia. Chiesi Spain currently has more than 250 employees and a turnover of €89,7M. For more information visit www.chiesi.es
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REFERENCES
Plaza V, Fernández-Rodríguez C, Melero C, Cosío BG, Entrenas LM, Pérez de Llano L, et al. Validation of the 'Test of the Adherence to Inhalers' (TAI) for asthma and COPD patients. J Aerosol Med Pulm Drug Deliv. 2015 Jul 31.
Margarita Marín Royo, Concha Pellicer Císcar, Cruz González Villaescusa, María José Bueso Fabra, Carmen Aguar Benito, Ada Luz Andreu Rodríguez, Alberto Herrejón Silvestre, Juan José Soler Catalonia. Physical activity and its relationship with health status in stable COPD patients. Arch Bronconeumol. 2011;47:335-42. – Vol. 47 No.07
Stephen, Christopher. Impact of physical activity on COPD. Arch Bronconeumol. 2009; 45(Suppl 5): 7-13
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