From left: Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmonologists president Dr. Anna Marie Putulin, Philippine College of Chest Physicians president Dr. Maria Janeth Samson, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians trustee Dr. Guia Limpoco, and AstraZeneca Philippines medical affairs director Dr. Cyril TolosaAs part of the celebration of National Lung Month in August, specialists in pulmonary medicine highlighted the increasing prevalence of asthma in the Philippines.
To address this issue, pulmonary specialists discussed the challenges of managing this chronic respiratory condition during the Agham Kapihan roundtable called “Every Breath Matters” last Aug. 15. On the other hand, Dr. Guia Limpoco, trustee of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, and Dr. Anna Marie Putulin, president of the Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmonologists, emphasized the importance of family involvement and patient education. Early intervention and lifestyle modifications, such as regular exercise, are crucial for managing asthma in children.
“We want them to be trained from a young age so that the issue is addressed early on. We encourage them to live a normal lifestyle, involve your children in sports,” added Putulin.