Alfacare has been very present in the confinement, trying to help patients through a dynamic program. The organization of virtual cafes has brought together more than 100 patients, who have been able to answer their questions. The periodic publications of professional interviews have delighted our followers, as they have accurately answered the most frequently asked
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There are still many people who wonder how the inhaler is used correctly. FEANER, the Spanish Federation of Associations of Allergic and Respiratory Diseases Patients, has organized a webinar, in which nurse Isabel Portela, explains how to properly use inhalation devices, for patients with asthma and COPD treatments. Isabel Portela, who is also a researcher
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Did you know that plasma occupies more than half the volume of our blood? Plasma is the most liquid part of our blood, and the medicines derived from it, help thousands of people to continue with a life full of health and well-being. Through a complex process, and from the protein content of this vital
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Younger children have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, affected by being patients with DAAT. Dr. Silvia Castillo is interviewed to answer some questions about how COVID-19 affects children with asthma and DAAT. Read more
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This initiative of the World Health Organization is carried out since 1987 with the aim of informing and raising awareness about the effects Harmful and lethal of tobacco use in all its forms, including electronic cigarette, hookah, etc., and passive exposure to smoke tobacco The WHO calls on all young people to “Protect themselves from
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A healthy diet is an important part of optimising short term and long term health for Alphas. Eating a balanced diet provides us with the range of nutrients our bodies need and also helps maintain a healthy weight. Being a healthy weight (categorised as a BMI of between 20 and 25) can help reduce the
Professor James Chalmers and intensive care specialist Professor Leo Heunks have responded to patients on some infectious disease issues from the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Here you will find up-to-date, respiratory-specific information about COVID-19. If you have any other outbreak-related respiratory health questions, please contact info@europeanlung.org. In many cases, the recommendations are generalized for people
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New ways, same essence Since the state of health alarm was declared last March, AlfaCare has been transformed to be, more than ever, accompanying all Alfa-1 patients who are part of our program. Welcoming your concerns, doubts and uncertainty through phone calls and follow-ups we have been able to give support and help in
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The Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery (SEPAR) answers questions from patients about COVID-19, in a series of short videos promoted by the Spanish Federation of Associations of allergic and Respiratory Diseases (FENAER), in collaboration with SEPAR Patients and the specialized channel Medicine TV. Within its objective of providing truthful information in relation to
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Early diagnosis and access to treatment, key demands of the European Alpha-1 Day. The Alfa-1 Spain Association joins the European Alpha-1 Day, which the patient associations commemorate on Saturday April 25. Early diagnosis; access to treatment regardless of the territory in which they reside, and the measurement of Alpha-1 levels in tests carried out on
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