Millions of people in the world suffer the consequences of chronic respiratory diseases, CKD, every day, most of them are not even diagnosed. There are more than 300 million people who suffer from asthma, some 100 million who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, the two pathologies, along with allergic rhinitis, the most common and serious.
“Lung diseases are one of the biggest global health problems. It is estimated that they are the cause of approximately one in six deaths in the world”, points out the doctor, interventional pulmonologist, from Medical Center.
According to the specialist, despite advances in science and new medical technologies, the impact of lung diseases continues to be very high in the world, especially in less developed countries.
These types of diseases not only cause severe disability, but premature death. Primary care costs are very high, as are hospital care and treatments, without counting the loss of productivity of those people who cannot work and those who die prematurely as a result of the disease.
According to the World Health Organization, WHO, 90% of deaths from COPD It occurs in low- and middle-income countries. Respiratory allergies, work-related lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension are also classified among the most frequent.
“Risk factors include smoking, air pollution in closed spaces, outdoor contamination, allergens, and exposure to occupational risks, such as dust and chemical products,” says Dr. Palacios.
The nose is the gateway for air into the upper respiratory tract. Filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. Its function is as important as that of heating and humidifying the inhaled air to prevent damage to the lower respiratory tract and lungs.
“When it cannot perform its function correctly, bacteria and other microorganisms reproduce more easily inside it, causing various infections,” warns the pulmonologist at the Medical Center.
For this reason, for the specialists, the care of the lungs and in general of the respiratory tract, is in the prevention. Good hygiene, with nasal washes with seawater, can help us eliminate viruses and bacteria trapped in the mucus and pathogens, allergens and polluting particles found inside the nasal passages.
If you already have symptoms, such as severe nasal congestion, it is best to opt for a decongestant spray to reduce inflammation and relieve stuffy nose and easier breathing.