According to Dr. Shivanshu Raj Goyal - Deputy Director and Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital (Dwarka, India), asthma is a chronic respiratory disease, often manifested by symptoms such as cough, wheezing and shortness of breath.
In the summer, the condition tends to become more serious due to high temperatures, dry air and exposure to allergens, which will irritate the respiratory system more than usual.
Understanding and proactively preventing these agents is a key factor in controlling asthma. Identifying and avoiding pathogens is extremely important to limit asthma outbreaks. He emphasized: " Periodic health check-ups and adherence to the correct treatment regimen will help patients control asthma well in the long term".
Here are 8 common agents of asthma and some effective precautions:
Dust: Is an extremely small creature that often lives in mattresses, carpets and sofas. This is one of the most common causes of household allergies.
How to prevent: Use a dusty shell for your pillow and mattress, wash your bed sheets weekly with hot water and clean your home with a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner.
Pollen: From trees, grass and weeds, it often causes seasonal asthma symptoms.
Prevention: Limit going out in the morning, when the pollen spreads most strongly. Close windows and use air conditioners with clean filters.
mold: grows in humid environments, such as bathrooms or basements.
Prevention: Keep your home dry, use a humidifier and clean the moist surfaces regularly.
pet fur: Dead dog and cat feathers and skin cells can trigger a cold.
How to prevent: Limit pets from getting into the bedroom, wash them periodically, and clean the home thoroughly.
Cigarette smoke: Is a strong stimulant for the respiratory system.
Prevention: Avoid smoking and contact smokers indoors or in private places.
Air pollution: Emissions from vehicles and factories can aggravate symptoms.
Prevention: Monitor the Air Quality Index (AQI), limit going out when the pollution level is high.
Sudden changes in weather: Rapid changes in temperature and humidity can irritate the airways.
Prevention: Keep your body warm, especially during the changing seasons or at night.
Strong cleaning chemicals: The smell and gas from cleaning products can cause irritation.
Prevention: Use odorless or naturally occurring products, making sure to be well-ventilated when cleaning.
