Asthma Dos and Don'ts: Tips and Prevention
What you should Do for Asthma
Keep an asthma diary
Keep a diary where you can write about the asthma symptoms you experience and the medication you use.
It may help you understand what possible situations or environmental agents trigger your condition.
Exercise regularly
Being physically active guarantees good cardiovascular and respiratory health.
However, because exercise can also trigger asthma symptoms, you should consult a doctor to figure out what type of exercise works for your specific condition.
Control associated diseases
Certain diseases harm your respiratory health, and might worsen asthma symptoms. Controlling them will go a long way in improving your respiratory health.
Some of the conditions that might affect asthma include:
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Food-induced anaphylaxis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Sleep apnea
- Nasal polyps
- Obesity
Wash your hands
Keep your hands clean because washing your hands regularly helps you get rid of allergens that might have deposited on the hands.
These allergens might induce allergy asthmatic attacks.
Change clothes and take off shoes
Always change your clothes and take off your shoes when you come from outside.
This helps remove some substances and allergens that could be very irritating for someone who has asthma.
Get rid of dust
Dust contains allergens such as pet hair and dander, mold, or pollen spores. They can trigger asthma attacks in people who have allergies.
It's important to get rid of dust and keep the surfaces always clean.
Keep humidity low
Mold and dust mites grow in very humid areas. They might trigger asthmatic reactions, so keeping the humidity low kills the mites and mold.
Keep things clean
People who have asthma should avoid many household allergens so they can maintain a proper quality of life.
They should clean beds, pillows, and bedroom floors regularly to reduce the chances of allergy-induced asthma attacks.
They can also use dust-proof covers on pillows and beds to help keep things clean.
What you should Avoid for Asthma
Avoid triggering foods
Certain types of foods, such as milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and food additives can trigger asthma symptoms.
You should be aware of what foods possibly influence your disease and exclude them from your daily diet.
Avoid smoking
Avoid smoking at all times. Family and friends should not smoke inside the house, the car, or even near an asthmatic person.
Smoke can be very irritating for someone who has asthma, triggering various symptoms even after the smoke has dissipated.
Avoid triggering exercise
Although exercise is recommended for asthmatic patients, certain types of exercise can trigger asthmatic symptoms and should be avoided.
Sports that require continuous activity such as long distance running, basketball, or soccer can be hard on the lungs.
You should consult a doctor to understand what is the best form of exercise for your specific condition and what you should avoid.
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