Minna Lamminen, 37, is a Finnish runner and sports coach. Even after her career as a competitive athlete, she keeps practicing running and lives an active life with her 2-year-old child. Minna also manages asthma and allergies, which is why we at KAMU provided her our KAMU Asthma service to support the daily routines. –I […]
Asthma self-management doesn’t have to be hard. It just takes a few daily routines and commitment to the asthma action plan as agreed with your doctor. When there’s a lot going on in your life, managing your asthma may not be the first thing on your mind. Fortunately, there are great digital tools to support […]
Did you know that community-acquired pneumonia (a disease catched from outside a hospital environment) is the infection that causes the largest number of deaths in Europe? It causes about 230 000 deaths in Europe every year, and the current COVID-19 epidemic will only make the situation worse. That’s why the theme for World Lung Day […]
September 17th is World Patient Safety Day, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, the theme of the day is health worker safety: a reminder that a safe working environment for health workers is also vital for ensuring patient safety. The coronavirus pandemic challenges also safety: health workers face not only physical and […]
Many asthmatics only take spirometry during a doctor’s appointment and monitor their condition at home with a peak flow meter. However, PEF test may not be the optimal way to monitor asthma. We listed three important reasons to consider getting your own spirometer. More Information with a Single Test A peak flow test is usually […]
