Thunderstorms can trigger your asthma
Pollen
Pollen can trigger asthma symptoms in some people. If your asthma is triggered by pollen, try the following to reduce your asthma in the pollen season:- Review your treatment with your doctor or asthma nurse in advance of the hay fever season
- Look out for pollen forecasts on the television, in newspapers or on the internet - if high counts are forecast in your region, try to reduce the time you spend outside
- To help avoid pollen as a trigger for children's asthma do not stop your child from playing outside, but be aware that a high pollen count could cause problems
Sex
If you are concerned about your asthma symptoms becoming worse during sex, you can control your symptoms as you would with any form of exercise.Smoking
Smoking is dangerous for everyone, but particularly for people with asthma. It can irritate the lungs and bring on asthma symptoms.- If you smoke (or breathe in other people's smoke) you increase the risk of an asthma attack and may permanently damage your airways
- You are increasing the risk of your asthma persisting if you smoke as a teenager
- You are putting children at risk of asthma if you smoke around them or during pregnancy
- Many public places are now smoke-free areas but do not be afraid to ask other people to stop smoking around you
Weather
A sudden change in temperature, cold air, windy days, poor air quality and hot, humid days are all known triggers for asthma.Take your usual dose of reliever inhaler before going out on cold, dry days. If it is cold and windy, wearing a scarf over your face will help to warm up the air before you breathe it in. Try to avoid going out in the middle of the day on hot, smoggy days.
