Among asthmatics, more than 60,000 suffer from severe asthma. The most severe form on a scale of 5. For these patients, the symptoms are almost constant: 82% report having difficulty breathing, and 70% suffer from night awakenings. “Half compare their experience of the disease to the daily ascent of a mountain pass,” explains Sanofi Genzyme.
A situation which, you will understand, has a big impact on daily life: more than a third of severe asthmatics find themselves unable to participate in events where they would be likely to laugh (40%), to go to an evening with friends (38%), exercising certain professional activities (37%) or even having sex (35%)…
Patients in need of information
If the reality of the disease is not well known by the general public, it is also sometimes, by certain patients. “Whether physical or psychological, severe asthma is a very disturbing and disabling disease for patients, especially during adolescence,” notes Alain Didier, professor of pulmonology at the Toulouse University Hospital. “Good adherence to treatment is essential to limit its impact on a daily basis. However, many adolescents, due to a misunderstanding of the disease, or a rejection of the constraints linked to treatment, unfortunately find themselves at odds with this good compliance. The advice and support of a specialist are therefore a major issue for patients, especially at this time of life. “
It is with this in mind that Sanofi Genzyme is launching an awareness campaign. Objective: to break down received ideas and restore hope and confidence to patients. Find the campaign on social networks (#AsthmeSevere) and on the site: www.asthme-severe.fr.
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