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5 Best Ways To Keep Asthma Under Control
As winter is approaching it would be difficult for those having asthma as in winter the symptoms of asthma worsen. This article deals with a few of the ways to keep asthma under control.
For those suffering from asthma, winter is a time when they need to be extra cautious, as cold weather tends to worsen the symptoms. As winter is just setting in, here is a list of a few best ways how asthamatics can keep asthma under control.
Though you might love the cold and chilly breeze during the winters, this might be one of the worst enemies of asthamatics. The cold dry air can prove dangerous and lead to respiratory infection and trigger asthma attack further.
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Irritation in the airways, coughing, chest congestion and difficulty in breathing are a few of the major symptoms of asthma. In most cases asthma is triggered by airborne substances but in a few cases it can be triggered by certain foods as well. The symptoms get worse especially during the winters and in the early mornings and at night.
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The airways which are the carriers of air to the lungs and vice-versa get blocked when the mucus gets stuck in the airways and this triggers asthma.
Following are a few precautionary measures one can take to prevent any asthma triggers. Take a look at these preventive measures.
1.
Washing
Hands
Properly:
One
of
the
foremost
basic
steps
to
control
asthma
trigger
especially
during
winter
season
is
to
wash
hands
frequently
using
soap
and
water.
This
way
asthamatics
can
prevent
themselves
from
catching
viruses
that
can
trigger
their
asthma.
2.
Keep
Yourself
Away
From
Fireplace:
As
winter
sets
in
most
people
would
love
to
sit
by
the
fireplace
and
get
the
warmth,
but
this
might
turn
dangerous
for
those
suffering
from
asthma.
The
smoke
can
lead
to
irritation
in
the
lungs
and
this
might
lead
to
an
asthma
attack.
Hence,
those
suffering
from
asthma
should
keep
themselves
away
from
the
fireplace.
3.
Replace
The
Filters
Of
Your
Heaters:
The
heaters
used
to
make
your
room
warm
should
be
cleaned
and
the
filters
replaced
as
winter
starts
or
at
regular
intervals.The
heaters
blow
the
dusts
and
debris
that
are
spread
across
the
room
which
might
affect
asthamatics
at
home.
4.
Exercise
Indoors:
Exercise
which
is
one
of
the
most
important
parts
of
the
daily
routine
of
asthamatics
should
not
be
avoided
even
during
the
winter
season.
The
best
option
during
such
cold
season
is
to
exercise
indoors.
5.
Take
Medicines
Regularly:
Whatever
be
the
season,
whether
it
is
cold
or
hot,
it
is
very
important
for
asthamatics
to
take
their
daily
dosage
of
medication
on
time.
By
chance
if
there
is
even
the
slightest
feeling
that
the
symptom
is
getting
a
little
worse,
one
needs
to
get
it
checked
immediately
with
a
doctor.
Also, one should make it a point to keep the spray handy in case of any emergency.
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