World Asthma Day, this Tuesday, May 7, 2024, is an opportunity for the pulmonology department of the Caen University Hospital (Calvados) to provide information. All day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the team will have a stand to answer questions from the public in the establishment’s entrance hall.
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This chronic pulmonary pathology “affects people of all ages”. “Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, specify the CHU services. These symptoms can be mild or severe and may come and go over time. Asthma can be a serious illness, however it can be managed with appropriate treatment. »
Tuesday May 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the main entrance hall of the Caen University Hospital. Open to everyone !