Thinking about ways you can go about alleviating some of the symptoms that asthma causes can be an overwhelming subject to even think about. A lot of people find that the more they learn the easier it is for them to implement their strategies for success and see results. This article should cover some key ideas you can use for just that.
If you suffer from asthma, avoid contact with pets, especially cats. Pet dander can be a major trigger for asthma attacks. Even a visit to a friend’s home who has a pet can cause your symptoms to flare up. So the best thing to do is to avoid situations where you are exposed to pet dander.
If you have a child who suffers from asthma, make sure that you educate him about asthma and why following his treatment plans are so important. You should not only discuss what to do when he suffers an attack, you should also act out the steps. This will help your child to stay calm during an attack. Make sure that you also educate caregivers and siblings.
Asthma is often triggered by allergies. Things to watch out for if you’re asthmatic include dust mites, dander from animals, pollen, cockroach droppings, molds, and some foods. If you suffer from asthma and get attacks often in a certain place, check for things that may be triggering an allergic reaction.
Do not try to “tough it out” if you notice an oncoming asthma attack or a general worsening of your symptoms. Your doctor prescribed you a rescue inhaler for a reason; use it. If your symptoms seem to be getting worse overall, you should speak to your doctor about adjusting your medication plan.
Keep track of upcoming weather conditions that may affect your asthma. Some sufferers are affected more strongly than others by changes in barometric pressure or humidity. If you are one of these, being aware of upcoming storms or changes in weather to help you find ways to manage the changes in weather to limit the impact on your asthma symptoms.
Make sure that you remember to keep any fans in your home clean. Fans circulate air. If you have ever gotten up close to a ceiling fan, you know that this can cause them to get quite dirty. That dust and debris starts circulating around your home if you are not careful.
Be aware of the air quality conditions and stay indoors if needed. Air quality reports are very helpful if you have asthma, and staying inside on certain days can help prevent an attack. Be especially cautious on humid days, when the pollen count is high, and during the changing of the seasons.
Hopefully now you’re feeling a little more optimistic with ways you want to alleviate some of the symptoms you may be facing related to your asthma. If you are feeling like the information you learned can help you then apply all that you learned. Just keep in mind there’s still more to learn and apply towards your all that you can do.