We are living in a world of increased air pollution. Further cars are popping on the road than ever, and an increase for public transport is adding to the air pollution more and more.

As it’s hard to avoid, it’s pivotal that you can manage your asthma well.

Two thirds of people living with asthma say that poor air quality makes their asthma worse.

Business and power generation are known as being the main sources of urban air pollution. And studies show the link between this outdoor air pollution and exacerbations of pre-existing asthma.

Several studies are now also showing the link between this type of air pollution and new-onset asthma diagnoses. numerous people are ignorant of the threat of an asthma attack and so there is a need to continually raise mindfulness of the riotous threat factors that can trigger symptoms, similar as high pollution situations.

Ways to stay safe on ‘high pollution’ days.

With clear evidence highlighting the link between high air pollution levels and the worsening of asthma symptoms, how can you find ways to protect yourself?

Try to stay indoors

It may seem obvious, and incredibly difficult to abide by, but it’s important to limit your time outdoors when pollution is at its highest or you live somewhere with high air pollution exposure. When it comes to exercising, try to restrict this to early morning or evening, when air quality should be better.

Lock yourself in

Not literally but do keep windows closed at home and when out in the car to avoid exposure to smog.

Plan, plan, plan

Plan activities over the next few days by checking air quality forecasts. Visit the UK AIR website, which monitors air quality across the country.

Keep your medications close by

LeRoy Graham, a paediatric pulmonologist based in the USA, says “Everyone with asthma should have a rescue inhaler,” even if your asthma is generally well controlled.  It’s especially important to use your preventer inhaler, and to keep your reliever inhaler nearby in case of an asthma attack.

Make sure to check the expiry date of your medication. If you need a new prescription, ask your doctor as a matter of urgency.

Stay hydrated and breathe in the correct way

Martha White, Director of Research for the Institute for Asthma and Allergy states that “If you get dehydrated, then anything else that is wrong with the air is going to make the lungs feel worse,” White says. “The lungs like the right temperature and the right amount of hydration.”

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