Asthma and chest allergies: Dr. Ahmad Yousif Khater advises caution for chronic disease patients this summer
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Asthma and allergies are among the most common and widespread diseases worldwide, including in Arab countries. A recent study in Qatar...
Doha, Qatar: Asthma and allergies are among the most common and widespread diseases worldwide, including in Arab countries.
A recent study in Qatar reveals that asthma affects about 9% of adults and nearly 20% of children aged 6-14, which is approximately the same as the global prevalence rate.
Dr. Ahmad Yousif Khater, a Family Medicine Specialist at PHCC’s Umm Salal Health Center, stressed the importance of chronic disease patients, particularly those with asthma and allergies, paying close attention to their health during the summer.
This season is marked by extreme heat and humidity, which can exacerbate these conditions.
The impact of summer’s high temperatures on these patients—who are considered among the most vulnerable—can lead to severe complications.
