1/ We spend fortunes ensuring our drinking water is pristine – consuming maybe 2-3 liters daily. And rightly so! But what about the 11,000 liters of air we breathe every single day? #CleanAirNow #PublicHealth
2/ Think about it: We wouldn't tolerate dirty tap water. Yet, we often overlook the unseen quality of the air in our public spaces. This oversight has real health and economic consequences. #AirQuality #InvisibleThreat
3/ Investing in clean indoor air isn't a luxury; it's a fundamental public health necessity. From schools to workplaces, better ventilation & filtration protect us all from airborne pathogens & pollutants. #HealthyBuildings #IndoorAirQuality
4/ Cleaner air means fewer respiratory illnesses, less absenteeism from work & school, and reduced strain on healthcare systems. It's a proactive investment that pays dividends in well-being and productivity. #PreventativeCare #EconomicSense
5/ Beyond public spaces, personal respiratory protection like high-quality masks (e.g., FFP2/N95) offers a crucial layer of defense in crowded or high-risk environments. It's about empowering individuals. #MaskUpForCleanAir #PersonalProtection
6/ The economic argument is clear: the cost of illness, lost productivity, and long-term health issues far outweighs the investment in better air quality infrastructure & accessible personal protection. #HealthEconomics #SmartInvestment
7/ It's time to elevate air quality to the same level of importance as water quality. We need policy changes, building upgrades, and a shift in public perception. #PrioritizeCleanAir #HealthPolicy
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Let's advocate for safer, healthier environments for everyone. Because breathing clean air shouldn't be a privilege, it should be a right. What steps can we take to make clean air a reality?
H/T @scott_squires for the amazing poster collection.
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1/ New research breakthrough! An international team, including Karolinska Institutet, has identified a gene variant that increases the risk of #LongCOVID by approx. 60%. This is a crucial step towards understanding the biological roots of this debilitating condition.
#Genetics
2/ This variant is located near the FOXP4 gene, known to influence lung function. This finding suggests that lung health plays a significant role in who develops #LongCOVID symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and breathing difficulties long after acute infection.
#MedicalResearch
3/ The study analyzed genetic data from 6,450 #LongCOVID patients and over 1 million control individuals across 24 studies & 16 countries, with findings validated in an independent cohort. Genetic insights are vital for conditions with unknown mechanisms!
#COVIDisAirborne
1/Dr. Lisa Norén, a physician in Sweden, has been battling #LongCOVID for three years. Her story is a stark reminder: we can't ignore this growing public health crisis. As both a doctor and a patient, she's seen the gaps in care firsthand. It's time for urgent action. #PostCovid
2/ Three years ago, Lisa contracted acute COVID. What started as curiosity about an "unexplored territory" quickly turned into a relentless battle with debilitating symptoms. Her medical background allowed her to observe, measure, and deeply research her own condition. #LongCovid
3/ Before LongC19, Lisa led an active life: working full-time, running marathons, playing ice hockey. Now, even simple tasks like walking up stairs, grating cheese, or applauding can trigger severe breathlessness and chest pain. Her life has drastically changed. #InvisibleIllness
1/ Swedish study highlights a potential link between severe #COVID19 and an increased risk of developing #MultipleSclerosis (#MS). Researchers at Örebro University and University Hospital Örebro found a doubled risk of MS in individuals hospitalized with severe COVID-19
2/ The study, published in Brain Communications, analyzed hospital admissions for COVID-19 in Sweden between 2020 and 2022. They observed that nearly 26 out of 100,000 patients who had severe COVID-19 later developed MS. While the risk remains small (around 0.02%),
3/ it's significantly higher.
Professor Scott Montgomery, the lead author, emphasizes the correlation between COVID-19 severity and MS risk, stating that more severe cases appear to have a greater potential to trigger latent MS. #Neurology
1/ Swedish TV host Malin Gramer has bravely opened up about her two-year battle with long-term #COVID19 and the profound impact it's had on her life. Her story resonates with so many still struggling. #LongCovid
2/ Diagnosed with #LongCovid after contracting the virus in March 2020, Malin has endured persistent fever, severe fatigue, and debilitating brain fog. She also faced periods of depression, highlighting the mental health toll of this condition.
#Sweden #LongCovidAwereness
3/ "The hardest part is not being able to live a normal life, constantly canceling plans due to fever," Malin shares. This speaks volumes about the unpredictable nature of #LongCovid and how it disrupts daily life, especially for parents.
#COVIDー19
1/ Reading a powerful story about Anna, a 48-year-old lawyer and mother in Gothenburg, Sweden, who's navigating life with post-COVID. Her journey highlights the long and challenging road to recovery. #LongCCovid #LongCovidAwareness
2/ Anna, who was active before contracting COVID in March 2021, experienced debilitating symptoms like persistent fever, severe dizziness, and brain fog. Initially, even walking to the mailbox was a struggle. #LongCovidSymptoms #RealLifeStory
3/ She shares the initial frustration of setting recovery goals that weren't met, leading to disappointment. It's a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of post-COVID and the need for acceptance. #Acceptance #ChronicIllness
1/ Meet Marie. She was a vibrant gym instructor, full of life. But since falling ill last January, relentless headaches have stolen her joy. She's not the bubbly Marie she used to be. This is her story. #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #HeadacheDisorder
2/ "It has affected me so much, I can't be that sparkling, happy Marie," she says. For over a year, Marie, 60, has battled near-daily headaches, trying various treatments, now including acupuncture. #MyalgicE #LongHaulers
3/ Her symptoms are debilitating: sensitivity to light and sound, brain fog, memory issues, and a constantly high pulse. After a failed return to work, she's back on full-time sick leave. "It was like my brain had gone on vacation." #BrainFog #Fatigue #ChronicHeadache