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WHICH DRUGS SHOULD BE USED TOGETHER IN THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA?
Turkey Medicals member and hospital head of clinic Specialist in Allergy and Clinical Immunology Professor Doctor made statements about asthma, the incidence of which is rapidly increasing. Noting that only a third of asthma patients in Turkey have controlled asthma, the doctor said that thanks to controlling the disease with controlling and saving drugs, asthmatics can lead a normal life.
According to World Health Organization data, it is estimated that 340 million people have asthma all over the world, and more than 500 thousand people die from asthma every year in the world. Among non-infectious diseases, the incidence of asthma, the most common disease in our country, is increasing. Recent studies indicate that there are more than 3 million asthma patients in Turkey, which means that the disease occurs in five out of every 150 people.
Specialist in Allergy and Clinical Immunology Prof. Dr. the current situation of this disease in the world and in our country and the developments in the treatment of the disease were shared with the public at the press conference organized with the contribution in Turkey. According to current clinical studies, advances have been made in the treatment of asthma, Professor Doctor he noted the importance of asthma control, noting that it is a dangerous misconception as no cure is for asthma due to being a chronic disease.
Recommended dosage and regular use are important
Doctor said, “Asthma is a chronic disease. The goal of treatment is not to completely eliminate the disease, but to control its symptoms and maintain the patient’s life as close to normal as possible. During the treatment process, attention is focused on eliminating complaints, maintaining respiratory functions at the best level, and maintaining the patient’s normal life. Asthma symptoms can be controlled by giving appropriate medication. The main goal here is the regular use of therapeutic drugs at dose recommended by doctors,” he said.
Prof. Dr. drew attention to the importance of the correct use of controlling and rescuing drugs together and said the following:
“The most important role in the treatment of asthma is played by controlling drugs, while rescue drugs are used against asthma attacks. Ignoring Decongestant drugs with a feeling of instant relief carries great risks, invites asthma attacks. Regular use of controlling drugs is important for the success of treatment.”
Only 1 out of every 3 asthmatics has the disease under control
Noting the importance of the concept of asthma control in the treatment process, Prof. Dr. “In the treatment of asthma, attention is paid to preventing attacks and protecting the patient from the side effects of medications. Maintaining a high quality of life with the given treatment and preventing attacks with it, providing protection from drug side effects indicates that asthma is under control. A large part of patients worldwide have uncontrolled asthma, this negative situation also applies to our country. The studies conducted indicate that controlled asthmatics in Turkey are only one-third of all asthma patients,” he shared the information.
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Doctor, noted that in asthma control, patients use their medications as recommended by their doctor, quit smoking, obese patients lose weight, eat a healthy and balanced diet, exercise regularly, and keep the ambient air clean plays a big role to cope with it.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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