Helping to Prevent Asthma Symptoms Year Round
As the seasons change, so do your child’s asthma triggers
At certain times of year, your child may be more susceptible to asthma triggers such as pollen in the spring and fall, or colds and flu in the winter. Learning more about seasonal triggers will help you be better prepared to help prevent your child’s asthma symptoms.
Help prevent your child’s inflammation from flaring up all year round
Regardless of the season, remember that if your child has asthma, they almost always have some amount of inflammation in their lungs that will only get worse when they experience a trigger. If your child’s doctor has prescribed a controller medicine, it’s important to keep giving it to your child to keep the inflammation in their lungs under control. Remember, there is a quiet phase of asthma when airway swelling and inflammation is still present when your child isn’t actively coughing or wheezing.
*This is not a complete list of asthma triggers or tips for avoiding them, but it highlights some things to look out for throughout the seasons.
Talk to your child’s doctor about specific steps you can take to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and ask if a controller medicine is the right fit for your child.