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  • People with asthma cautioned over coming weather condition

    People with asthma cautioned over coming weather condition

    People with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues have been advised by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to be cautious of the present weather condition.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports NiMet gave the advice on Saturday in its weather outlook in which the agency predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.

    NiMet envisaged light dust haze on Sunday with localised visibility of 2km to 5km in the northern region during the forecast period. According to NiMet, sunny skies with a few cloud of patches is expected during the forecast period.

    ”In the southern region, there are slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

    “There are prospects of thunderstorms along with moderate rains over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Lagos States during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

    NiMet envisaged slight dust haze during the forecast period in the northern region on Monday.

    According to NiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated during the forecast period in the North Central region.

    The agency anticipated the chances of thunderstorms with moderate rains over some coastal cities during the afternoon/evening hours in the southern region.

    “For Tuesday, In the northern region, slight dust haze is anticipated throughout the forecast period. In the North Central region, sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected during the forecast period.

    “In the southern region, partly cloudy conditions are expected with prospects of thunderstorms along with moderate rains over the coastal cities during the afternoon/evening hours,” NiMet said.

    NiMet urged the public to take necessary precaution as dust particles are in suspension. The agency thus advised people with Asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather condition.

    “Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution. Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

    “Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    “Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng” the agency stated.

  • Why people with respiratory issues should be cautious from now till Christmas

    Why people with respiratory issues should be cautious from now till Christmas

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has advised people with Asthma and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the weather situations from now till Christmas day.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) report NiMet gave the advice in its weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja.

    The weather outlook forecasts haziness and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the country.

    It predicted moderate dust haze on Saturday with horizontal visibility of 2km and 5km over the northern region during the forecast period.

    According to the agency, a sunny sky in a hazy atmosphere is expected over the North central cities and the inland cities of the South.

    It anticipated partly cloudy skies in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal belt of the country.

    It expected some prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states later in the day.

    “For Sunday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North and the North central regions during the forecast period.

    “Sunny skies in hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    “Patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere are expected over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.

    “Also for Monday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North, North central and the inland cities of the South during the forecast period,“ the agency said.

    According to it, few cloud patches are expected in hazy atmosphere over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.

    The agency urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension.

    “Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it added.

  • World Asthma Day: Abuja villagers benefit from community outreach

    World Asthma Day: Abuja villagers benefit from community outreach

    As part of activities to commemorate 2023 World Asthma Day (WAD), Ewere Care Foundation (ECF) on Saturday embarked on a community outreach to Wassa village in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT).

    WAD, held on May 2 every year, is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborative organization founded in 1993.

    WAD is held worldwide each May to raise awareness for asthma, one of the priority areas of ECF.

    During the community outreach by ECF to Wassa village, items, including food, clothes, soap, etc were distributed to the villagers.

    Speaking during the outreach, founder of ECF, Cynthia Ewere Etuokwu harped on the causes, symptoms and treatment of asthma.

    According to Etuokwu, the causes of asthma are respiratory infection, dust, pest (cockroach), pet (dog), genetic factor, environmental factors (air pollutants and irritants) and mould.

    “Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects the lungs. It is caused by inflammation of the airways resulting in wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing.

    “Asthma is not contagious. It can be hereditary, but environmental factors can also cause asthma,” she said.

    Speaking further, Etuokwu disclosed that there is currently no cure for asthma but that it can be managed and controlled.

    “Treatment can help control the symptoms. Your health provider may prescribe medications to control the symptoms,” she said.

    Etuokwu listed control for asthma to include asthma inhaler, a small device that delivers medication straight into the lungs, and nebulizer, a machine or device that changes medication from liquid to mist to be easily inhaled into the lungs.

    Others she said are steroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs, which Etuokwu said help by reducing inflammation, swelling and mucus production in the airways.

    “You can have asthma and still live a normal healthy life. Asthma is not a death sentence if managed properly,” she stressed.

    Highlights of the community outreach include the distribution of food items to the villagers, a talk on health education, storytelling and a guidance and counselling session.

    ECF is a non-governmental organization aimed at enhancing mental health care (the depressed) and people living with asthmatic conditions, especially children.

    The vision of the foundation is to promote health programs, empowerments by reaching out to the socially and economically underprivileged sections of the society both in rural and urban centres.

  • BBNaijas6:I had asthma for 22 years-Pere

    BBNaijas6:I had asthma for 22 years-Pere

    Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Pere, has said that he suffered from asthma for 22 years.

    He made this known on Tuesday, day 66 of the show, in his Diary Session with Big Brother.

    When asked what he’ll do if he wins the show, Pere said that he’ll give back to society and be a blessing to humanity.

    Pere said, “I’ll find ways and avenues to give back to society; give back to the people who made it possible and just all around, be a blessing to humanity.

    “I’m thinking about NGOs and different things in my head as well, to help me achieve that goal.”

    The 36-year-old role interpreter then revealed that he’ll try to set up an organisation to cater for asthma patients because he suffered from the condition for 22 years.

    “I was six months old when I started suffering from asthma and I had it up until I was 22. So as someone that suffered from asthma for 22 years, I’ll set something up to help people who are suffering from that as well. Sounds like a lot but I’m sure I can do it. Yeah, that’s what I’ll do,” he said.

     

  • Asthma, not curse or spiritual attack, says Physician

    Asthma, not curse or spiritual attack, says Physician

    A General Physician, Dr Peter Atangwho, says Asthma is not a curse or spiritual attack, but a lung disease that can be effectively controlled with medication and some lifestyle modifications.

    Atangwho, also the Chief Executive Officer, TeleMed Online Clinic, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Asaba, in commemoration of the 2021 World Asthma Day.

    The World Asthma Day is commemorated every first Tuesday of May to raise awareness on asthma, and how it affects the sufferers, and explore ways to improve the lives of people with asthma.

    The theme for 2021 commemoration is “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”.

    He described Asthma as “a chronic lung disease characterised by recurrent breathing problems, and symptoms such as breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing.”

    According to him, though, there is no cure for Asthma, it can be effectively controlled with medication and some lifestyle modifications.

    The physician, however, decried the myths and misconceptions that Asthma is a curse or spiritual attack.

    He said: “Asthma is not a curse; it is not a punishment; it not a condemnation; it is not a death sentence.

    “It is not a punishment for evil; it is not a vote of no confidence on your life, and it is not a spiritual attack from your village people.

    “We need to raise the awareness to address some of these common widely held misconceptions.”

    Atangwho advised asthmatic patients to prioritise their health by carrying their inhalers with them at all times.

    The expert also advised them to avoid dust or wearing strong perfumes that could trigger asthma symptoms.

    He further advised them to avoid the use of rug carpet and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen as it might cause severe spasms of the airways.

    “If you have asthma, go around with your inhaler, except your symptoms of asthma are well controlled.

    “If you are still using inhalers for control, please keep your inhalers handy at all times.

    “Carry your inhaler along when going to school, when going to shop, when travelling and wherever you go. You never can tell when an asthmatic attack will come.

    “Your life first. Let your inhaler be the first thing you remember to take along before your phone,” the expert said.

  • I have been free from asthma for the past seventeen years- Frank Edwards

    Under the canopy crooner, Frank Edwards has recounted how God healed him of Asthma. The acclaimed singer said he has never used his inhaler since God healed him seventeen years ago.
    Edwards made this known on Wednesday July 17th via his Instagram page.
    According to him, since the time his sickness has been cured, he has never had a reason to make use of the inhaler anymore.
    “Today marks 17 years God healed me from asthma and I’ve never used an inhaler since then! My prayer tonight is to everyone with any type of health challenge even if it’s a terminal disease; we serve a God who can terminate terminal diseases! Be free from sickness in Jesus name,” he wrote.
    In 2013 Frank appeared in the live performance of Sinach’s “I know who I am” video. He is known for his high pitched voice. Besides being an artist with many songs that cover a variety of musical genres, he is also a music producer and a master mixer. As a result, Rocktown Records, which he owns, has a generation of upcoming talents including Gil Joe, King BAS, Divine, Nkay, Soltune, David and others.

  • Melaye asthmatic reveals Sen. Murray-Bruce

    Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has said Senator Dino Melaye is asthmatic prompting him to jump off a police vehicle conveying him to Kogi state after he was allegedly gassed on several occasions.

    “Dino literally escaped death,” the Bayelsa East Senator said, adding “very sad to hear what transpired. Dino is asthmatic, yet while in transit, the police gassed him and he could barely breathe. Second time they gassed him, he had to force his way out of the vehicle”.

    TheNewsGuru reports spokesman to the Kogi West Senator, Gideon Ayodele, had said his boss jumped off the police moving vehicle conveying him to his home state to evade Governor Yahaya Bello’s alleged plans to assassinate him.

    Senator Murray-Bruce statement after visiting the outspoken Senator at the National Hospital in Abuja, where he is currently receiving intensive medical care, comes contrary to the spokesman’s assassination insinuations.

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