You need a device for 14.2 thousand dirhams

Shortness of breath threatens the life of "Umm Hamza"

(Um Hamza - 70 years old) suffered from shortness of breath a year ago, in addition to her high blood pressure and cholesterol, and currently she needs a special breathing device, at a cost of 14,200 dirhams, and her family is unable to manage the required amount, and she appeals to good people and people of hearts Merciful help her save the device, because shortness of breath threatens her life.

And the medical report issued by Dubai Hospital, and "Emirates Today" obtained a copy of it, stated that "the patient has been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis and shortness of breath, for a year, in addition to high blood pressure, and the doctors advised her to follow a special diet, and the patient needs financial support." Because her family is unable to provide her own breathing apparatus.

Hamza, the patient's son, tells the story of his mother's suffering with the disease, saying that "her health has deteriorated greatly a year ago, as she had sudden shortness of breath, which led to her losing consciousness, so we called an ambulance for her, and we transferred her to the nearest hospital."

He added: "We went to the emergency department of the hospital, and after examining the doctor on duty, he asked for laboratory tests and x-rays, which confirmed that she suffers from severe pulmonary fibrosis, which led to her shortness of breath and loss of consciousness, in addition to a high level of pressure."

And he continued: “My mother was placed under medical observation, and she has been staying in the hospital for two weeks, and her health condition has stabilized, as artificial respiration devices were installed, and the doctor advised to follow a diet, enough time for psychological comfort, and the need to provide a special breathing device for her, while maintaining Take medications to relieve shortness of breath.

He added: "Pulmonary fibrosis disease led to my mother suffering from many complications, including permanent shortness of breath, and her inability to lead her life in a normal way, in addition to high pressure, and she needs to take medicines regularly, and a special breathing device, and in the absence of using The device will cause her complications, which will pose a threat to her life.”

He continued, "The cost of my mother's breathing apparatus is 14,200 dirhams, and we are unable to provide even a small part of the required amount, because I am the only breadwinner for a family consisting of six members, and I work in a government agency in Dubai with a salary of 7100 dirhams, of which 2,000 dirhams goes. For rent, the rest hardly meets the requirements of daily life.”

Pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue is damaged. This thick, hard tissue makes it difficult for the lungs to function properly, and the more the condition of pulmonary fibrosis worsens, the shortness of breath gradually increases.

The scarring associated with pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by many factors, but in most cases, doctors can't pinpoint the exact cause of the problem.

When the cause cannot be found, this condition is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Lung damage caused by pulmonary fibrosis can't be repaired, but sometimes medications and treatments may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

For some patients, a lung transplant may be appropriate.