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How do you manage asthma during peak week?

alexavecchione

The third week of September is often referred to as "Asthma Peak Week," due to a rise in asthma-related hospitalizations and an increase in triggers. How do you manage your asthma during this time of year? Share any tips or tricks that have helped you stay safe.

Tyson Member

For peak week I make sure to take my controller inhaler two puffs twice a day and make sure to keep my rescue inhaler with me. I also check my peak flow meter once or twice a day to make sure I'm doing okay.
1. lauren.mullin Moderator
  
  Thanks for sharing! Checking in on your peak flow meter reading is a great way to get ahead of any issues. Good luck this fall! -Lauren (Team member)
Lisa Meyrose Member

Air purifiers
1. CommunityMemberdce9d6 Member
  
  me too feels like cold every day think I'm going crazy nothing helps
2. Melissa.Arnold Community Admin
  
  I'm sorry that you're going through all that! Nothing worse than discovering you're allergic to something that was meant to help you. I hope that with more time you'll start feeling a bit better. Keep taking good care of yourself. -Melissa, team member
CommunityMemberf1d367 Member

I try to stay in as much as I can. I proactively use my asthma medications, I shower 2x a day, and change my sheets more of I feel the need to. (Been going through this for 45 years)
1. lauren.mullin Moderator
  
  Hi there, thanks for sharing what has been working for you for years. Proactively using asthma medications can do wonders! I'm glad that you are able to do this. All the best, Lauren (Team member)
JayNana6312 Member

Wear a mask when outside,use my air purifier
1. lauren.mullin Moderator
  
  Thanks for sharing! Using a mask during fall can be helpful. Have you done this for a few years? -Lauren (team member)