Question: Is covid-19 a threat to people with inhalers?

Natalia Brodaczewska answered on 14 Mar 2020:

I am not a doctor so I wouldn’t want to give you bad advice. As far as I know, the symptoms of coronavirus are quite similar to flu. It does affect our airways and can cause people to cough so people who have respiratory tract conditions that have to use inhalers may be more at risk of having more severe symptoms. Personally, I would say that if you need to use an inhaler, make sure that you always have it with you in case you may need it and try as much as you can to avoid getting the virus in the first place. This can be done by washing your hands often and for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to public places and touching other people or things that other people had contact with. If you don’t get a chance to wash your hands straight away, try to avoid touching your face before you can wash them. But if you have any concerns, it might be best to get in touch with your doctor or someone who can give you more professional advice than me.