Hiroki Yamada’s symptoms “need special attention!” …Doctor warns, “Fear of asthma deaths, which kill 1,000 people a year”.

Causing disorientation and respiratory failure

《Today my asthma was so bad that I had to walk and stop, walk and stop

In Okinawa, I didn’t suffer even once, and I thought, “Health is so nice.

I’m really starting to think that it’s nice to be healthy.

I’ll do my best until the end of the workday!

Actor Yuki Yamada (34)’s post on social networking sites has raised concerns from his fans.

Everyone must have at least one or two asthma sufferers in their immediate vicinity, be it family or friends. Although the disease is so common that it tends to be taken lightly, its impact on daily life is not insignificant.

Dr. Yoshimasa Goto of the Gorakai Clinic Shirokane-Takanawa warns, “The condition that Mr. Yamada described, ‘walking and stopping,’ is one of asthma that requires special attention.

Shortness of breath when walking indicates that the oxygen level in the blood may be low. If this condition persists, oxygen supply to the entire body becomes inadequate, putting a strain on the organs. A sudden drop in oxygen levels risks causing impaired consciousness and respiratory failure. Immediate action is needed.”

Although great strides have been made in asthma treatment, asthma deaths due to asthma attacks are still being reported, and the risk has not been completely eliminated.

It is estimated that there are about 8 million asthma patients in Japan, and since 2009, a number of asthma biologics have been launched, making it possible to treat asthma by suppressing the inflammatory response. Inhaled steroids have also evolved, and drugs suitable for treatment during attacks and for long-term control have been developed. As a result, more and more patients with severe asthma are able to lead their daily lives without difficulty. Nevertheless. the statistics for 2021 show that 1,038 people lost their lives due to asthma. Continued attention is needed.

Shortness of breath left untreated is “very dangerous.”

The first priority in the treatment of asthma is to stabilize symptoms.

The mainstay of asthma treatment is the continuous use of inhaled steroid medications that reduce airway inflammation. In the event of an attack, the use of emergency medications called short-acting beta2-stimulants is recommended. Discontinuing medications at one’s own discretion, even when symptoms are stable, increases the risk of another attack. It is important to continue treatment for asthma even when symptoms are not present, because the airways may still be inflamed,” says Dr. Goto.

Even with continued treatment, symptoms can worsen due to a variety of factors.

For asthma patients, shortness of breath is a sign of worsening symptoms, and it is extremely dangerous to leave it untreated.

Even if basic treatment is continued, symptoms can worsen rapidly due to factors such as infection, stress, or fatigue. In such cases, one should avoid self-determination and seek medical attention immediately.

For asthma sufferers, daily management and continued treatment are key to maintaining quality of life (QOL).

Although Yuki Yamada has been pulled into many movies and dramas, he should first prioritize his physical condition and take time to rest.