Chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathy, give me the La TV series to get to know a disease better that represents the third cause of death in the world

The summer holidays represent the right opportunity for Recover movies or TV series That in the previous months we had promised to look at but then, overwhelmed by daily tasks, it had not been succeeded, or to discover new ones.

Among the titles not to be missed at the moment there is Give me the laan Italian web series since June Also available on Amazon Prime Videowhich through the adventures of the characters on the screen points to expand the knowledge of the COPD, the chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathyone respiratory pathologyto Extremely widespread, which according to the World Health Organization represents the third cause of death in the world, after cardiovascular and oncological pathologies.

Made with the patronage and contents of the AIPO-ITS/ETS and SIP/IRS scientific societies, the collaboration ofPatient Association let’s breathe together And the non -conditioning contribution of Menarini Group, the episodes tell the events of the multipurpose center Berulli who, in order not to risk closing, enrolls his choir to a competition. Many people with respiratory problems are also part of it who, led by the Master Ciro dei Black by chanceuse tests as an opportunity to take care of their respiratory health better.

As the President of the Association Let’s breathe togetherSimona Barbagliathe series is part of a wider awareness project, fundamental to “turn on the spotlight on a pathology still underestimated, despite the strong clinical and socio -economic impact and the forecasts for further diffusion due to risk factors such as habit of smoking and environmental pollution”.

But what exactly is COPD?

“It is a Chronic preventable and curable disease that involves limitation to aerial flowdue to the reduction of the caliber of the airways or to their lesser patency, “he explains Gianna Camiciottoli, pneumologist and coordinator of the Scientific Committee of the Association Let’s breathe together. «Within this general definition there are two different clinical manifestations or” phenotypes “: one is the chronic bronchitischaracterized by coughs with expectoration for at least three months a year, for two consecutive years; the other is thepulmonary emphysemawhich affects the most peripheral areas of the lung and the alveoli. It is possible to develop only one, but most patients have both disease phenotypes ».

To determine the COPD It is in the vast majority of cases cigarette smokefollowed byexposure to environmental pollutants oa Toxic substances of industrial origin. Then there is also one Genetic COPD formwhich is theAlfa1 anti -ripine deficit enfisema.

If promptly diagnosed, through the execution of a spirometry, chronic obstructive chronic bronchopneumopathy It can be kept very well under controlslowing down its progression.

Symptoms underestimated

Unfortunately though The diagnosis often arrives very late Because, especially those who smoke, tend to consider normal symptoms as a slight morning cough on awakening, the production of minimal quantities of secretion or a bit of trouble when making intense efforts. “In many cases, however, these are the first symptoms of COPDs that should be investigated so as to be able, in the event of a positive diagnosis, to intervene immediately”.

As said by the COPD, it is not healed but therapy It is however fundamental because It serves to slow down the loss of respiratory function – Physiological with the passing of the years but much faster in bronchopneumopathic subjects – and to reduce the episodes of exacerbation, such as the increase in the phlegm or its polish or the worsening of the firm, which in the most serious cases may require hospitalization.

«The first things to do if you find out about COPD is quit And embrace a healthy lifestyle that also provides for the performance of regular physical activity. As regards drug therapy, they can be prescribed Drugs inhalers inhalers dilatorswhich only in some cases are inhaled steroids, or anti -inflammatory steroids. Respiratory rehabilitation and long -term home oxygen therapy is also very useful, indicated to those who need oxygen support because they are in respiratory failure.

Although very widespread, of chronic obstructive bronchopneumopathy there is still little talk and Those who suffer often do it in silenceaggravating not only one’s physical condition, but also the psychological one.

“Chronic pathologies have the social cost of isolation because those who are affected tend to be ashamed and feel an important stigma that also impacts families and caregiver. To prevent this from happening, all efforts must be put in place and even a TV series can make a difference to raise the level of awareness and make patients feel less alone “, concludes Gianna Camiciottoli.