In this video we will answer some frequently asked questions from people with Asthma.
The answers are from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Here are the question that are going to be answered in this video:
How Can I Tell the Difference Between Asthma, COVID-19, the Flu, a Cold or Seasonal Allergies?
Are people with asthma at higher risk of catching the new coronavirus?
Are people with asthma at higher risk of more severe symptoms from COVID-19?
Should people with asthma wear a mask when in public areas?
What should people with asthma do if they have symptoms of fever and cough?
If local clinics/doctors do not want people to go into a clinic sick, how will they know if they have COVID-19 or some other respiratory illness? If people get sick right now, but can’t be seen for diagnosis, they may miss out on getting treatment. What should they do?
Some people have concerns about the steroids in their asthma inhalers weakening their immune system. What should people know about inhaled corticosteroids or oral corticosteroids (such as prednisone)?
Are people who take oral corticosteroids for asthma at higher risk of more severe symptoms from COVID-19?
Are people who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for reflux at higher risk of catching the new coronavirus?
Should I stop using nasal steroid sprays?
Should I avoid taking ibuprofen if I get COVID-19?
If I use a nebulizer at home, could it spread the coronavirus through the air (even if I don’t know if I have it)?
Do antihistamines suppress your immune system and make you more likely to catch a virus or bacterial infection?
How much asthma medicine do you recommend people have on hand?
If people received their pneumococcal vaccine, does that provide any protection for developing COVID-19 pneumonia from the new coronavirus?
Should people with asthma have a pulse oximeter at home to check their oxygen levels? Can I use a health app on my phone to check my O2 when I’m short of breath?
The CDC and WHO have stated that people over age 65 are at high risk. Are there recommendations for people over age 65 with asthma on how to avoid COVID-19 (or other respiratory illnesses)? What can you tell us about prevention or treatments for this age group?
What physical (social) distancing (e.g., staying home from work, school, large events and crowds) guidelines should people with asthma follow? Does the advice differ if you live in a town/county with an outbreak of COVID-19? What if you live in a state that is reopening?
Is flying on an airplane with asthma safe right now, or should people with asthma cancel their trips?
Can I get the new coronavirus from a pet? Or can I give it to them?
What are the best cleaning and disinfectant products to kill the new coronavirus when you have asthma?
If I make my own cleaning or disinfectant products, will they kill the new coronavirus?
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