NEW DELHI and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — World Lung Day (WLD) – September 25 is a mild reminder for everybody to take excellent care of their lungs. Though lungs would not have the superstar standing as the center, they’re some of the vital and delicate organs of the human physique. Exposure to a number of irritants corresponding to mud, chemical compounds, and smoke, make them vulnerable to diseases like persistent obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD) and bronchial asthma. Respiratory diseases are the second commonest reason for dying after coronary heart illness. The world burden of illness (GBD) report highlighted COPD is the second main reason for dying and incapacity in India. Out of the persistent respiratory illness burden in India, COPD accounts for over 50% of the illness burden and 70% of the years of life lived with incapacity.[1]
Crude estimates counsel that India is house to over 55 million COPD sufferers and 38 million bronchial asthma sufferers.[2] Off late, inhalers have developed as probably the most environment friendly mode of drug supply for lung illness sufferers. However, solely 10% of sufferers obtain inhalers. Out of this 10%, solely 30% of sufferers take the medication precisely. For correct supply of drugs through inhalers, sufferers will need to have entry to its proper data and method.
Poor inhalation method usually leads to poor illness management and when sufferers do not adjust to remedy it inversely impacts the end result. Understanding the dire want for lung well being awareness, Alkem Laboratories Ltd has pledged to spread awareness through its initiative ‘The Healthy Lungs’. Healthy Lungs portal (www.thehealthylungs.com) is a one-stop data repository to eat data about lung diseases. The portal additionally acts as an experience-sharing platform for sufferers with entry to the affected person neighborhood. Under this initiative sufferers additionally will get entry to digital educator, on-ground camps, and physician talks to study about diseases and correct inhaler strategies.
Alkem has all the time been on the forefront to spread correct data and delivering high-quality affected person look after finest affected person outcomes and The Healthy Lungs is one other initiative in the identical route.
About Alkem Laboratories Ltd.:
Established in 1973 and headquartered in Mumbai, Alkem (NSE: ALKEM) (BSE: 539523) (Bloomberg: ALKEM.IN) (Reuters: ALKE.NS) is a number one Indian pharmaceutical firm with world operations, engaged within the growth, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical merchandise. The Company produces branded generics, generic medication, lively pharmaceutical substances (APIs) and nutraceuticals, which it markets in India and International markets. With a portfolio of greater than 800 manufacturers in India, Alkem is ranked the fifth largest pharmaceutical firm in India by way of home gross sales (Source: IQVIA March 2022). The Company additionally has presence in additional than 40 worldwide markets, with the United States being its key focus market.
For extra info on Alkem Laboratories Ltd., please go to www.alkemlabs.com
[1] What is the true burden of persistent obstructive pulmonary dis… : Lung India (lww.com)
[2] The burden of persistent respiratory diseases and their heterogeneity throughout the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2016 – The Lancet Global Health
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