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Fall Asthma Hacks

What are your tips and tricks for managing asthma during the fall season?

  1. During the fall what I do is I remember to take my controller medications every morning and night. I check my peak flow at least once a day and I also take an allergy medication during the fall to keep my allergies under control. If I can stay on top of it I can give myself the best chance possible to being able to breathe well during the fall months.

    1. what is a peak flow

    2. Thank you for your question. Here is an article (https://asthma.net/living/peak-flow-explained) that explains what a peak flow is. I hope this helps. John. community moderator.

  2. Fall? The last grass cuts before a heavy rain... it seems to kick it all up. Mold and mildews kick up. And worst... large cockroaches (not the filthy kind, but the big kind) that just want water and warmth seep in through the faintest cracks and I am very allergic.

    1. How awful - fall can bring difficult times for you. I do hope that you can keep the mold and mildew, as well as the cockroaches, from seeping into your home. How have you managed in the past? Have any tips or tricks? I am sure this happens to many once the weather turns from sunny and warm to cooler temps with dampness. Wishing you a drier more manageable season. Sending you thoughts of wellness. Rebecca (team member)

  3. I continue my medications as directed and continue to mask.

    1. Being proactive about your health makes things a little bit easier day by day. Thanks for sharing your strategy. Best of luck! Rebecca (team member)

  4. I take my daily inhalers, and make sure I have enough nebulizer meds & rescue inhalers on hand. I have the covid & flu vaccines. I wear a mask every time I step out of my door and anyone except close family, who enters my house I ask them to wear a mask also. I keep hand sanitizers in my purse and car. I wash my hands often. And because of comorbidity I try to stay out of crowds, although I have found even around a few people, it only takes one sick person to cause an asthma attack and bronchitis or most likely pneumonia. In the winter I have a vaporizer if necessary & I have an air purifier in my living room & bedroom. I also try to stay away from any triggers and work to prevent triggers such as dust or acid reflux.
    Thank you for the chance for the giveaway!

    1. I'm glad to hear that the albuterol pills work well for you. Did it take you some time to figure out what dosage worked for you? Wishing you all the best, Lauren (team member)

    2. Just wanted to say that I'm sorry about your teeth. Hopefully it was a situation where we truly didn't know yet about the effects of steroids, and not negligence on the part of your doctor. 🙁 Do you find the pills help you avoid more problems?

      I want to share a few articles about dental health and asthma treatments for anyone who might be reading along:

      https://asthma.net/clinical/dental-health

      https://asthma.net/clinical/oral-health

      Keep doing the best you can. -Melissa, team member

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