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A slight change in the weather can increase problems for asthma patients. The weather is changing in many areas including Delhi-NCR. Sometimes conditions like cold air, sometimes rain, sometimes humidity, all these things become triggers of asthma. In the changing weather, there is a risk of swelling and shrinkage in the respiratory tubes, due to which problems like shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough can arise. Many times people ignore these symptoms considering them as normal cold and cough, which can later lead to a serious attack.
That’s why as soon as the weather changes Asthma Patients need to be more cautious about their health. This problem can be controlled to a great extent by following the correct daily routine, regular consumption of medicines and adopting some important precautions. By paying attention in time, not only the symptoms can be reduced, but it is also possible to prevent the risk of asthma attack.
How should asthma patients take care of their health in the changing weather?
Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital. It is said that as the weather changes, asthma patients should make some important changes in their lifestyle. First of all, it is very important to take the medicines and inhalers prescribed by the doctor regularly, even if the symptoms are less. While going out in cold or very humid air, cover the mouth and nose, so that the cold air does not reach the lungs directly.
Protect yourself from dust, fungus and smoke in the house, as these can trigger asthma. Take a light and nutritious diet, so that immunity remains strong. Apart from this, adequate sleep and light exercise also helps in improving breathing capacity. Keeping an eye on your symptoms as the weather changes and contacting a doctor immediately if necessary is the best way to keep asthma under control.
Do not ignore these symptoms
Asthma patients should pay special attention to their body signals during the changing seasons. Frequent shortness of breath, chest tightness or feeling of pressure can be a sign of worsening asthma. Increase in cough at night or difficulty in breathing during sleep are also considered serious symptoms.
Hearing a whistling sound while breathing, getting tired quickly during light exertion or increasing discomfort after coming in contact with cold air and dust are also alarm bells. Ignoring these symptoms considering them normal can cause asthma attack, hence it is important to consult a doctor on time.
It is also important
Always carry an inhaler with you.
Take medicines regularly.
Avoid dust and smoke.
Wear clothes according to the weather.
If symptoms increase, contact the doctor immediately.