Numbers, charts and funny abbreviations – reading your spirometry results can feel a little overwhelming in the beginning. What do the values actually mean? Read on to learn about four important values that you’ll get with our KAMU Spiro, a mobile spirometer designed for home use. FEV1 – How Much You Exhaled During the First […]
Most people who have asthma only take a spirometry (lung function test) occasionally, during a doctor’s appointment and monitor their lung condition at home with a peak flow meter. Now, however, it is possible to take a spirometry test at home, too. Follow these steps and get as reliable spirometry results as possible with KAMU […]
This year has been unusual, and the COVID-19 pandemic has caused additional worry for many asthmatics and their loved ones. At the same time, visits to clinics have been limited due to the risk of the virus spreading. Fortunately, it seems that asthma doesn’t increase the risk of a severe coronavirus disease as long as […]
Teuvo Arosilta, 76, has been living with asthma for over 70 years. After a persistent whooping cough at the age of 5, his asthma was also taken under care. The exercise and infection induced asthma took a turn for the better after puberty, but when Teuvo was in his 40’s, the symptoms came back. The […]
Asthma is a chronic lung condition, which requires regular long-time monitoring. Even though there is no cure for it, most asthmatics can lead a full life, as long as their asthma is in good treatment balance. To achieve that, they need consistent self-management. Read our three best tips for better asthma management. 1. Make Sure […]
