THEThe breath of health arrives in Italian cities thanks to the initiative “Rowing together” (acronym for roadshow emergence of respiratory diseases). From 4 to 17 June, in various Italian cities from north to south it will be possible to carry out free spirometries exams and visits throughout Italy. Here’s how to participate.
The breath must be protected
Promoted byItalian Association of AIPO-ITS/ETS Hospital Pneumologists, the project “Rowing together” It was also desired by Italian Society of SIP/IRS pneumology and from the Consulta of Pneumology, in turn supported by the two scientific societies, in collaboration with universities and local administrations.
Row together
The itinerant initiative provides for an equipped truck – a real mobile polyocate of 60 m2 – which will do stage, from 4 to 17 June 2025, in eight Italian cities. The Diagnostic service of spirometry And Useful information to citizenship. A useful service both for the evaluation of one’s respiratory health and for raise awareness of early prevention and diagnosis of the diseases of the respiratory system.
The 8 cities in which to evaluate the breath
Here are the dates and places where the initiative will take place. The project takes place with the non -binding support of: GSK, Menarini. For information: [email protected]
Here are the dates
Wednesday 4 June 2025 Turin Piazza Castello
Thursday 5 June 2025 Milan Piazzale Cadorna
Friday 6 June 2025 Verona Piazza San Zeno
Saturday 9 June 2025 Perugia Piazza IV Novembre
Sunday 12 June
2025 Bari Piazza della Libertà
Saturday 14 June 2025 Reggio Calabria Lungomare Italo Falcomatà
Monday 16 June 2025 Naples Piazza Dante
Tuesday 17 June 2025 Rome Lungotevere Castello.
What free services to receive thanks to “rowing together”
In concrete terms, on board the “hospital on wheels” you can:
Perform a spirometry for freesimple but fundamental test for measuring respiratory capacity and early pathologies such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia are early. It is quick, non -invasive, and can save many lives.
Speaking with pneumologists doctors And health workers, available to citizens to answer questions, clarify doubts, examine symptoms, offer useful advice.
Access information material Clear, updated and understandable.
Learn Avoid the main risk factors: active and passive smoke, air pollution, work exposure to harmful substances, poor vaccination adherence.
Participate is important
According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), le Chronic respiratory diseases are among the top five causes of death in the world. Only in Italy it is estimated that over three million people are affected by COPD (chronic obstructive chronic bronchopneumopathy), often not diagnosed.
Breath, asthma and chronic bronchitis
Furthermore, asthma and chronic bronchitis often manifest themselves silently and are ignored to become disabling. Rowing together, as well as a health initiative, is therefore an invitation to awareness, self -care and prevention, in the name of the fundamental right to health and access to treatments.
What is spirometry
It is useful to determine the degree of functionality of the respiratory system and to diagnose the airways pathologies and lungs. It is being performed respiratory maneuvers, not at all annoyed if, connected to a mouthpiece, the spirometer. When. The spirometry is included in the visit for the suitability for sports with a high commitment. Indicated from 25 years As a routine control for those who smoke.
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