{"id":3175,"date":"2019-09-30T12:56:50","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T10:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpha1-deutschland.org\/?p=3175"},"modified":"2020-05-06T15:08:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T13:08:04","slug":"regionaltreffen-in-hamburg-mit-dem-thema-notfallmanagement-bei-atemnot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpha1-deutschland.org\/en\/regionaltreffen-in-hamburg-mit-dem-thema-notfallmanagement-bei-atemnot","title":{"rendered":"AlphaCare Regional Day of Grifols in Hamburg \u2013 Topic: Emergency management in cases of respiratory distress"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AlphaCare Regional Day of Grifols in Hamburg \u2013 Topic: Emergency management in cases of respiratory distress<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Marion Deter<\/strong>, as published in Alpha1 Journal 1-2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AlphaCare hosted a regional event with Dr. Deimling from Schleswig as the speaker. His topic was emergency management for respiratory distress, which he presented very well and clearly. With 33 participants, the event was well-attended and featured lively interaction with the speaker.<\/p>\n

Many people experience shortness of breath and then panic. That's why it's important to stay calm and breathe slowly. Everyone who hears this immediately thinks it's impossible. But Dr. Deimling explained to us that the air needs to be released (overinflation). Therefore, everyone should practice slow breathing calmly (as part of their normal daily routine), for example, using pursed-lip breathing. Only those who can mentally understand it will be better able to implement it in an emergency. The mind plays a significant role in this.<\/p>\n

Shortness of breath can have many causes, such as infection, cold air, and changes in air pressure.
\nIn the case of an infection, there are several signs that indicate a worsening of the illness: frequent use of the emergency inhaler, increase in cough and mucus, possibly greenish sputum, decrease in peak flow value, and exhaustion.<\/p>\n

Anyone experiencing these signs should take action to prevent the situation from worsening. However, these signs often appear when the family doctor is unavailable. Therefore, it is all the more important to develop an emergency action plan with your doctor. This plan may include:<\/p>\n