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Asthma in focus: Tips for breathing deeply on World Asthma Day!
On World Asthma Day 2025, pharmacies in Rhineland-Palatinate are offering training on the correct use of asthma sprays to improve quality of life.
Asthma in focus: Tips for breathing deeply on World Asthma Day!
Today, May 2, 2025, is World Asthma Day, an occasion to draw attention to the needs of the approximately four million asthmatics in Germany. In Rhineland-Palatinate, pharmacies offer training courses that specifically focus on the correct use of asthma sprays. These training courses are intended not only to teach the correct use of these medications, but also to include practical exercises and the analysis of typical errors.
Incorrect use of asthma sprays can not only worsen the disease, but also lead to an increased prescription of new medications. Studies show that between 50 and 80 percent of patients make mistakes when using their asthma medication, which can lead to inadequate or even excessive absorption of the active ingredient. In the worst case, hospitalization may even be necessary. In addition to the training, tips for improving quality of life and taking medication properly are also provided. The costs for the training are covered by the health insurance companies, as stern.de reported.
Important information about using asthma sprays
The correct use of asthma sprays is crucial for the success of the treatment. According to information from applicationmeister.de, there are a number of tips that patients should follow to better control their symptoms:
- Hände gründlich mit Seife und Wasser waschen.
- Asthmaspray gut schütteln und Schutzkappe entfernen.
- Langsam und tief ausatmen; das Spray 3-4 cm vom Mund entfernt halten.
- Langsam und gleichmäßig einatmen, während das Spray betätigt wird.
- Atem für etwa 10 Sekunden anhalten.
- 1-2 Minuten warten vor einer weiteren Anwendung.
- Das Spray regelmäßig gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen reinigen.
- Bei Fragen sollte ein Arzt oder Apotheker konsultiert werden.
In addition, it is important to read the package leaflet and discuss individual needs with a doctor, particularly with regard to the appropriate inhalation technique and the timing of medication intake during physical activity or nocturnal seizures.