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Welcome to Wehale.life - website about asthma and COPD 

Our goal is to improve the lives of people living with asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and increase the awareness about these conditions. You are now at the global Wehale.life website. We offer also 13 country sites in different languages (see MENU in the top right corner). Join us in building well-being!

Choose a suitable section for you below.

Living with asthma

Living with asthma

Read about asthma e.g. asthma symptoms, asthma diagnosis, how to avoid asthma attacks, and find answers on how to live a good life with asthma.

Living with COPD

Living with COPD

Read about COPD e.g. what are the most common COPD symptoms, how COPD is diagnosed, and how to live a good life with COPD.

Patients
For patients

For patients

This section is for asthma and COPD patients who have been prescribed dry powder inhaler called Easyhaler®.

Professionals
For Healthcare professionals

For Healthcare professionals

See what we offer for professionals in different countries


Asthma
Do I have asthma?

Do I have asthma?

Having trouble breathing? Having a persistent cough? Here’s how you can tell if you have asthma.

Asthma
Asthma in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about asthma

Asthma in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about asthma

What causes asthma, how does asthma affect your lungs, and how is it treated? Here are answers to some common questions.

Asthma
How to deal with an asthma attack

How to deal with an asthma attack

From wheezing to tightness in the chest, asthma attacks can cause a range of respiratory symptoms, and they can be potentially dangerous. Read on to learn more about how to deal with an asthma attack.

COPD
Asthma
Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD

Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD

The detrimental impact of health care on environment and climate can be mitigated through minimising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting – creating carbon neutral care options also for asthma and COPD.

COPD
Asthma
Breathing for happiness

Breathing for happiness

25 September marks World Lung Day – an important day for lung health advocacy and action. In this special feature story, we take a deep dive into the science of breathing with psychologist & researcher Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.

Asthma
Common questions about inhaled corticosteroids

Common questions about inhaled corticosteroids

Are you concerned about taking corticosteroids to control your asthma? We looked at some common questions when it comes to preventer inhalers.

Asthma
Asthma treatment top tips – what everyone with asthma should know

Asthma treatment top tips – what everyone with asthma should know

Have you ever wondered about the different treatment options available for asthma? We spoke to asthma expert, Consultant Respiratory Pharmacist, Dr Anna Murphy, to take a deep dive into optimum asthma treatment.

Facts
COPD
Asthma
7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler

7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler

There are many ways for you to control your asthma or COPD better, and one of the most important ways is using your inhaler correctly.

Asthma
5 common asthma myths debunked

5 common asthma myths debunked

Asthma is a common respiratory condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic inflammation of the airways, causing them to be sensitive and narrower. When it is not well managed, it can lead to breathing difficulties.

Facts
COPD
Asthma
Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care

Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care

How sustainable is your inhaler? Respiratory specialist, Professor Christer Janson’s ground-breaking study on the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD treatments, has revealed some surprising results.

Asthma
Breathing freely – how to live a good day with asthma

Breathing freely – how to live a good day with asthma

What we can learn from Finland and the Nordics about empowering people living with asthma

Asthma
How to control asthma in children after the COVID-19 pandemic: Tips for parents and teachers

How to control asthma in children after the COVID-19 pandemic: Tips for parents and teachers

Prof. Dr. Christian Vogelberg offers advice on proper care for children living with asthma after the COVID-19 pandemic and a few things to watch out for – like expired medication.

Asthma
Got asthma as an adult? What to know about symptoms and how to control them

Got asthma as an adult? What to know about symptoms and how to control them

Asthma diagnosed later in life can differ from childhood asthma in type, treatment and even the way it develops. But new research from Professor Hannu Kankaanranta is bringing a better understanding of adult-onset asthma and how to control it.

Asthma
Is asthma keeping you awake at night?

Is asthma keeping you awake at night?

Asthma attacks commonly come on at night, but this could be a sign that the condition is not being managed properly. Find out why night-time symptoms occur and what to do about them.

Asthma
Chronic rhinosinusitis and rhinitis and asthma – the connection explained

Chronic rhinosinusitis and rhinitis and asthma – the connection explained

Chronic rhinosinusitis and rhinitis can worsen asthma symptoms and vice versa. An accurate diagnosis will lead to effective treatment.

Asthma
What everyone should know about asthma at work

What everyone should know about asthma at work

Exposures in the workplace can cause allergies and trigger asthma. Even a single high-dose exposure to chemicals can cause a syndrome called irritant-induced asthma.

COPD
Asthma
Anxiety, stress, shortness of breath? This simple breathing exercise actually helps

Anxiety, stress, shortness of breath? This simple breathing exercise actually helps

When you're out of breath or need relief for stress or anxiety, try this breathing exercise.


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COPD
How do I know if I have COPD?

How do I know if I have COPD?

What is COPD, how is it diagnosed and treated?

COPD
COPD in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about COPD

COPD in a nutshell – 10 questions and answers about COPD

What causes COPD, what happens to your lungs and how is it treated? Here are answers to some common questions.

COPD
Exercise and COPD: five simple steps to getting started

Exercise and COPD: five simple steps to getting started

If you are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, regular exercise can help you to strengthen and open up the muscles in your chest so that you find breathing easier over time.

COPD
Asthma
Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD

Care for a cleaner world – Why aiming for carbon neutral care matters, and what it means for asthma and COPD

The detrimental impact of health care on environment and climate can be mitigated through minimising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offsetting – creating carbon neutral care options also for asthma and COPD.

COPD
Asthma
Breathing for happiness

Breathing for happiness

25 September marks World Lung Day – an important day for lung health advocacy and action. In this special feature story, we take a deep dive into the science of breathing with psychologist & researcher Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.

Facts
COPD
Asthma
7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler

7 steps to getting the most out of your inhaler

There are many ways for you to control your asthma or COPD better, and one of the most important ways is using your inhaler correctly.

Facts
COPD
Asthma
Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care

Best for the planet and the patient – What to know about the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD care

How sustainable is your inhaler? Respiratory specialist, Professor Christer Janson’s ground-breaking study on the environmental impacts of asthma and COPD treatments, has revealed some surprising results.

COPD
Is your COPD treatment plan up to date?

Is your COPD treatment plan up to date?

Simple adjustments can improve life with COPD. An annual check-up with a doctor is a must.

COPD
Not just a ‘smoker’s cough’: 3 symptoms that could be COPD

Not just a ‘smoker’s cough’: 3 symptoms that could be COPD

Even for people who smoke, respiratory symptoms are not normal or inevitable – and they could be a sign of a condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

COPD
Asthma
Anxiety, stress, shortness of breath? This simple breathing exercise actually helps

Anxiety, stress, shortness of breath? This simple breathing exercise actually helps

When you're out of breath or need relief for stress or anxiety, try this breathing exercise.

Health
COPD
Opera singer’s inspiring tips for stronger breathing

Opera singer’s inspiring tips for stronger breathing

On 17 November 2021, World COPD Day, with its theme “Healthy lungs – never more important” will aim to help boost global awareness of the condition, to share the latest knowledge about this debilitating disease, and to discuss the various ways that can help to reduce the negative impact of COPD worldwide.

COPD
COPD and flare-ups – how to get back on track

COPD and flare-ups – how to get back on track

There are many treatment options and lifestyle choices that can help keep COPD symptoms in check. However, unexpected flare-ups can happen. Read on for some important tips on what to look out for and how to respond if changes in symptoms cause concern.


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