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04/11/2025

Modern asthma care is built on prevention and understanding your condition. These three simple steps can make everyday life easier and healthier:

✅ Controlling airway inflammation daily is essential – even when you feel fine.
✅ Asthma is usually best managed before symptoms appear.
✅ Keeping track of your symptoms can help spot early changes.

CORP-RESP-2084a

31/10/2025

💡Asthma care today is about more than treating symptoms. It focuses on prevention, understanding the root causes, and truly listening to patients.

Professor Desmond Murphy shares how this patient-centered approach is helping people gain better control and live more confidently with asthma.

Want to learn more? Read our article at https://www.wehale.life/asthma/leading-asthma-professor-prevention-is-better-than-cure/

CORP-RESP-2084a

Asthma care has changed in recent years: Instead of waiting for symptoms to appear and reaching for quick relief, today’s approach is to prevent flare-ups before they happen. Doctors now focus on ensuring that people with asthma manage the underlying inflammation in their airways every day, so...

06/05/2025

🌍💨 Poor air quality impacts everyone, but some people are more at risk. For example, children are more vulnerable to its effects because their lungs are still developing, and they breathe faster than adults. The elderly and people with asthma or COPD should also be more cautious and get prepared for heatwaves and changes in air quality.

Want to learn more and get practical tips for protecting lungs from poor air quality? Read our article: https://www.wehale.life/asthma/getting-prepared-for-heat-waves-and-poor-air-quality-with-asthma-and-copd/

02/05/2025

When air quality drops, managing respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD requires extra care. Heat and dust can also affect lung health, making it harder to breathe and increasing the risk of infections.

Check out our article for essential tips on how to support lung health, even on the hottest days!
https://www.wehale.life/asthma/getting-prepared-for-heat-waves-and-poor-air-quality-with-asthma-and-copd/

30/04/2025

Heatwaves and air pollution can make it harder to breathe – especially for those with asthma or COPD. As temperatures rise, so do the risks for people with respiratory conditions.

In our most recent article, Dr. Kai-Michael Beeh explains how air quality and extreme heat affect lung health and shares tips on how to stay protected.

The air we breathe is the foundation of our health – as those with lung issues

20/03/2025

The health of our planet is increasingly linked to our own well-being. As the climate shifts, so does our lung health. Luckily, one way to protect lung health may lie in our relationship with nature.

Discover more: https://www.wehale.life/asthma/how-climate-change-and-nature-loss-are-connected-to-way-we-breathe/

17/03/2025

With climate change making heatwaves more frequent, people with asthma or COPD may feel extra strain. Dr. Tari Haahtela compares it to sitting in a sauna – many can handle the heat, but those with respiratory issues may need to step out sooner.

The connection between climate change and lung health is more urgent than ever. Want to learn more? https://www.wehale.life/asthma/how-climate-change-and-nature-loss-are-connected-to-way-we-breathe/

13/03/2025

Did you know that climate change doesn't just impact the planet – it affects the air we breathe and our health? From more frequent heatwaves to wildfires and longer pollen seasons, the climate change is worsening conditions like asthma and COPD.

A Finnish Dr. Tari Haahtela, expert in clinical allergology, explains how climate change and our disconnection from nature are impacting respiratory health. Learn more: https://www.wehale.life/asthma/how-climate-change-and-nature-loss-are-connected-to-way-we-breathe/

14/11/2024

For people who smoke, respiratory symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing may seem inevitable. But these symptoms aren't ‘normal’. They could be signs of a condition called COPD which, although it is not curable, is treatable.

To learn more about COPD symptoms, visit https://www.wehale.life/copd/not-just-a-smokers-cough-3-symptoms-that-could-be-copd/

24/10/2024

How do I know if I have COPD?
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition, often affecting smokers as they age. Look out for signs like:
• Persistent cough
• Shortness of breath, especially during activity
• Symptoms worsening over time
Risk factors include smoking, exposure to fumes, and asthma. If you're over 40 and notice these symptoms, see your doctor. To learn more, read the full article on our website. 👉 https://www.wehale.life/asthma/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-copd/
CORP-RESP-1872a October 2024

Do you have a persistent cough? Do you have difficulty in breathing especially during exercise that's gotten progressively worse with time? If you're over 40 and you have these respiratory symptoms, you may be dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is COPD? As a chronic illn...