Welcome to Wehale.life - website about asthma and COPD
Our goal is to improve the lives of people living with asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and increase the awareness about these conditions. You are now at the global Wehale.life website. We offer also 13 country sites in different languages (see MENU in the top right corner). Join us in building well-being!
Choose a suitable section for you below.
Living with asthma
Read about asthma e.g. asthma symptoms, asthma diagnosis, how to avoid asthma attacks, and find answers on how to live a good life with asthma.
Living with COPD
Read about COPD e.g. what are the most common COPD symptoms, how COPD is diagnosed, and how to live a good life with COPD.
For patients
This section is for asthma and COPD patients who have been prescribed dry powder inhaler called Easyhaler®.
For Healthcare professionals
See what we offer for professionals in different countries
Getting prepared for heat waves and poor air quality with asthma and COPD
When the heat rises and air quality drops, breathing can become a battle. For people with respiratory conditions, the poor air quality can mean more flare-ups, difficulty breathing, and a higher risk of infections. Here’s how to protect yourself when rising heat waves and changes in air quality make it harder to breathe.
How climate change and nature loss are connected to the way we breathe
How are climate change and nature loss affecting the way we breathe? Discover in this article how shifts in planetary health are impacting asthma and COPD, and why climate matters are also lung matters.
Do I have asthma?
Having trouble breathing? Having a persistent cough? Here’s how you can tell if you have asthma.
Asthma in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about asthma
What causes asthma, how does asthma affect your lungs, and how is it treated? Here are answers to some common questions.
How to deal with an asthma attack
From wheezing to tightness in the chest, asthma attacks can cause a range of respiratory symptoms, and they can be potentially dangerous. Read on to learn more about how to deal with an asthma attack.
Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD
The detrimental impact of health care on environment and climate can be mitigated through minimising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting – creating carbon neutral care options also for asthma and COPD.
Breathing for happiness
25 September marks World Lung Day – an important day for lung health advocacy and action. In this special feature story, we take a deep dive into the science of breathing with psychologist & researcher Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.
Common questions about inhaled corticosteroids
Are you concerned about taking corticosteroids to control your asthma? We looked at some common questions when it comes to preventer inhalers.
Asthma treatment top tips – what everyone with asthma should know
Have you ever wondered about the different treatment options available for asthma? We spoke to asthma expert, Consultant Respiratory Pharmacist, Dr Anna Murphy, to take a deep dive into optimum asthma treatment.
7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler
There are many ways for you to control your asthma or COPD better, and one of the most important ways is using your inhaler correctly.
5 common asthma myths debunked
Asthma is a common respiratory condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic inflammation of the airways, causing them to be sensitive and narrower. When it is not well managed, it can lead to breathing difficulties.
Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care
How sustainable is your inhaler? Respiratory specialist, Professor Christer Janson’s ground-breaking study on the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD treatments, has revealed some surprising results.
Breathing freely – how to live a good day with asthma
What we can learn from Finland and the Nordics about empowering people living with asthma
How to control asthma in children after the COVID-19 pandemic: Tips for parents and teachers
Prof. Dr. Christian Vogelberg offers advice on proper care for children living with asthma after the COVID-19 pandemic and a few things to watch out for – like expired medication.
Got asthma as an adult? What to know about symptoms and how to control them
Asthma diagnosed later in life can differ from childhood asthma in type, treatment and even the way it develops. But new research from Professor Hannu Kankaanranta is bringing a better understanding of adult-onset asthma and how to control it.
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Getting prepared for heat waves and poor air quality with asthma and COPD
When the heat rises and air quality drops, breathing can become a battle. For people with respiratory conditions, the poor air quality can mean more flare-ups, difficulty breathing, and a higher risk of infections. Here’s how to protect yourself when rising heat waves and changes in air quality make it harder to breathe.
How climate change and nature loss are connected to the way we breathe
How are climate change and nature loss affecting the way we breathe? Discover in this article how shifts in planetary health are impacting asthma and COPD, and why climate matters are also lung matters.
Not just a ‘smoker’s cough’: 3 symptoms that could be COPD
Even for people who smoke, respiratory symptoms are not normal or inevitable – and they could be a sign of a condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
COPD in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about COPD
What causes COPD, what happens to your lungs and how is it treated? Here are answers to some common questions.
Exercise and COPD: five simple steps to getting started
If you are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, regular exercise can help you to strengthen and open up the muscles in your chest so that you find breathing easier over time.
Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD
The detrimental impact of health care on environment and climate can be mitigated through minimising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting – creating carbon neutral care options also for asthma and COPD.
Breathing for happiness
25 September marks World Lung Day – an important day for lung health advocacy and action. In this special feature story, we take a deep dive into the science of breathing with psychologist & researcher Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.
7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler
There are many ways for you to control your asthma or COPD better, and one of the most important ways is using your inhaler correctly.
Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care
How sustainable is your inhaler? Respiratory specialist, Professor Christer Janson’s ground-breaking study on the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD treatments, has revealed some surprising results.
Is your COPD treatment plan up to date?
Simple adjustments can improve life with COPD. An annual check-up with a doctor is a must.
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