Alva Health

We better personalise #asthma care starting with lifestyle change. With personalised guidance backed by scientific evidence & engaging content.

[Asthma + Lung UK @asthmalunguk]

Have you ever taken part in Pulmonary rehabilitation?

Today is the start of #PulmonaryRehabWeek. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a programme of exercise and education for people with a long-term lung condition. Find out more here: https://t.co/Cg98Sy6kQT

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

Follow us to have a preview and get updates. You can also register for early access on https://t.co/wZUADBeAUo

#asthma #asthmaproblems #lifestyle #breathing #breathingexercises #physicalactivity #nutrition #coaching

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

Many lifestyle changes have proven they can improve #asthma symptoms and quality of life, in complement to usual treatments.

But is difficult to know what is based on evidence and what is not, but also what to do and how to do it.

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

This is why we created Alva Health to:
- advise you personalised evidence based lifestyle changes to improve your asthma
- give guidance & tips on how to do it & keep the motivation
- track your progress and what impact it has on your asthma & overall health

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

Did you know that lifestyle changes can help you control your #asthma ?

This video by @AllergyAsthmaHQ summarises how nutrition, physical exercise, sleep, your environment and better managing stress can all have a huge impact on airways inflammation.

https://t.co/ZY4Eu423Nd

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

A study conducted in 2015 at the University of Michigan & published in the Journal of Asthma evaluated the ease to perform and effectiveness of a breathing exercise program in #asthma . (Karam et al., 2017)

Read more on: https://t.co/1Ep4UcCux7

#asthmaproblems #asthmaawareness

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

As a complement to usual #asthma treatments, a number of lifestyle changes have proven to improve asthma control and quality of life with the disease.

But, it is difficult to know:
- what is based on evidence and what is not.
- what to do and how to do it.

We're here to help!

[Frits Franssen @fritsfranssen]

In the ATLANTIS asthma study, female patients experience worse disease control, have a higher risk of exacerbations and experience more small airways dysfunction compared to male asthma patient #ATS2023 Abstract 4249

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

"I still have to be careful with my triggers – cold air, damp and smoke – and always have an inhaler with me. I also look after my health holistically by exercising regularly and being vigilant about my diet."

- Dr @RangerOlayer sharing his experience with #asthma

[Asthma + Lung UK @asthmalunguk]

“I was fighting so hard just to get air into my body.”

Dr @‌RangerOlayer is supporting our campaign to help give parents the tools to manage their child’s condition.

Read his story in the @‌DailyMirror as he shares his experience of asthma as a child: https://t.co/hvk0scOirL

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

@asthmalunguk There is so much to do to improve asthma diagnosis and awareness. Thanks @asthmalunguk for all your work and Dr @RangerOlayer for sharing your experience!

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

But it can be difficult to know what to do and how to keep the motivation. This is why we are to help! If you are interested in a companion app, consider visiting https://t.co/Pmcb2PaFa1 .

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

Combined with usual treatment, regular physical activity has proven to improve asthma control, reduce the frequency of exacerbations and improve the quality of life.

#asthma #asthmaproblems #asthmaawareness #lifestyle #running #runningmotivation

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

Over the next weeks we will share lifestyle changes that have an impact based on evidence and how to do them in practice.

We will also share tips on how to implement them in your daily life and how to stay motivated.
#AsthmaAwarenessMonth #asthma

[Alva Health @Alva_Health]

As a complement to usual asthma treatments, a number of lifestyle changes have proven to improve asthma control and quality of life with the disease.

It is difficult to know what is based on evidence and what is not. It is also difficult to know what to do and how to do it.