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Precautions and safety measures to take whilst travelling to ensure your asthma stays under control.
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What is Asthma • Asthma is a breathing problem that affects the airways in the lungs. • Airways react to certain substances, known as irritants and become inflamed and narrow making breathing difficult. • It is not that difficult to manage asthma and anticipate and prevent an asthma. With proper treatment it can be taken cared of.
Precautions To Keep In Mind • Visit The Doctor Before You Leave • Check-in with your doctor before you travel. • Ensure that you create a clear asthma action plan that entails the medications and steps that need to be taken in the event on an attack • If you are travelling to a destination where there is widespread flu, it is important to take the appropriate vaccine before you leave. • Recognize The Symptoms Of Asthma • It is important to be aware of all your asthma symptoms and monitor them to see if they are improving or worsening. • Common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, cough and tightness in the chest.
Keep Your Medication Handy • Pack all your asthma medications with their original labels on and keep your doctor’s prescription along with them • Discuss with your doctor and determine as to whether it is necessary to carry extra doses of your medication in case of any emergencies • Ensure that you have a spare of both, your controller and reliever inhaler so that you are not left helpless in case you lose them. • Do Research On The Destination • There are many environmental factors that can cause an asthma attack • Cold weather, changes in humidity, pollen and air pollution are common triggers that can exacerbate the symptoms of asthma. • It is important to ask for a non-smoking room if you are staying in a hotel, as tobacco smoke can trigger an attack.
