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Winter asthma attacks preventable northhuron.on.ca
Winter can be a difficult time for
the three million Canadians who suf
fer from asthma. Respiratory viruses,
such as the common cold and flu, can
trigger asthma symptoms and may
even evolve into more serious infec
tions, such as bronchitis or pneumo
nia.
Add to that, the typical Canadian
cold winter air and the variety of
indoor irritants that come with the
holiday season and you have the
potential for a miserable month.
“Winter is already a difficult time
for asthmatics because of the
increased incidence of colds and 11 u.
It’s therefore crucial that all asthmat
ics know about possible triggers and
the potential dangers that the holiday
season can bring,” reports Dr.
Greenwald, vice-president of the
Asthma Society of Canada.
To maintain good asthma control
this holiday season, the Asthma
Society recommends that you moni
tor your symptoms very closely, seek
medical advice when asthma symp
toms appear, and get an Asthma
Action Plan.
The following are some winter lips
to keep you as healthy as possible, so
you can fully participate in the fes
tive celebrations.
Creating a festive holiday mood:
- Christmas trees, ornaments and
decorations, along with logs for
wood burning stoves, often have
significant levels of dust mites, and
moulds.
- Potpourri and scented candles
may also trigger allergy or asthma
symptoms; an alternative to consid
er is simmering cinnamon sticks
and whole cloves in water.
- Scented candles also tend to pro
duce more black soot than non
scented candles.
Entertaining:
- When cleaning your house in
preparation for guests, use mild,
non-toxic cleaners.
-Avoid air fresheners and furniture
polish. Most cleaning can be
accomplished with a few non-toxic
items from your kitchen pantry
such as baking soda or vinegar. Use
phosphate-free detergents.
- When cooking or baking, use the
kitchen fans to remove fumes and
moisture
Fireplaces and wood burning
stoves:
- These units are a source of partic
ulate matter that is not good for
your lungs.
- As you cozy up to the fireplace
this winter, remember that particles
and gases from fires can make
breathing difficult, especially for
asthmatics.
- Dry wood burns hotter and clean
er than “green” wood and hard
woods are better than coniferous
trees (i.e. evergreens).
- Do not store wet wood inside.
Holiday Travel
The holidays are also a time when
many people leave their homes to
visit with friends and family.
Sometimes this can result in expo
sure to triggers that cause asthma
symptoms.
In addition, travel itself can cause
problems; for example, the air in
planes can be very dry and the pres
sure can also cause significant pain if
you have sinusitis or an ear infection.
- When making hotel reservations,
ask if there are allergy-proof rooms
available. If you are sensitive to
moulds, request a sunny, dry room
away from areas near indoor pools
or hot tubs.
- If you anticipate severe ear or
sinus pain while flying, take a
decongestant one hour before
departure. In Hight, chew gum or
drink water regularly as swallowing
may help decrease the pain.
- When Hying, use saline nasal
spray once every hour if necessary
to keep your nasal (membranes
moist.
- If you have an allergy to dander, it
is best to avoid staying in the homes
of family or friends who own a pet.
- Try to avoid second-hand ciga
rette smoke by staying in a non
smoking household.
Respiratory Infections:
Lipper respiratory infections can
greatly increase the chances of suf
fering asthma symptoms. If colds
and flu make your asthma worse,
prevention is the key to keeping your
symptoms under control.
- Avoid contact with large crowds,
especially people who have a cold
or the flu
- Make sure to wash your hands
frequently with soapy water for at
least 20 seconds.
- Avoid hand-to-eye. mouth and
nose contact to prevent spreading of
germs.
- Get a Hu shot.
- Talk to your doctor about a writ
ten, individualized Asthma Action
Plan [link to:
http://www.asthma.ca/adults/con-
trol/actionPlan.php] so you know
what to do as soon as you feel a
eold coming on.
Winter Exercise:
- Wear a scarf over your mouth and
nose in order to warm air before
you breathe it in.
- Stretch and do other light activity
to warm up before you exercise,
shovel or do any other form of
strenuous physical activity. Be sure
to cool down when you’re done
your activity.
- Take all medications as pre
scribed. even if you feel fine.
- If it’s especially cold or icy out
doors. consider going to a mall or
other indoor location to do some
walking or other activity.
- When you exercise indoors, make
sure the room is well humidified
and ventilated.
- When exercising outdoors, dress
in layers. This will help you better
manage your body heat.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- If you’ve been sedentary or have
health problems, check with your
doctor before you begin any kind of
exercise program.
The above tips will help you to
reduce or eliminate the environmen
tal factors that could trigger an asth-
ma attack during the winter months.
For more information on asthma
triggers and how to achieve symp
tom-free asthma year-round, visit the
Asthma Society website at
Asthma.ca or call I-866-787-4050 to
order the free Asthma Basics Booklet
Series.
The Asthma Society of Canada
seeks to reach those with poor asth-
nia control and help them optimize
their health through education and
advocacy. The goal is to ensure that
Canadians of all ages have free
access to the asthma information and
resources they need and to assist
them in obtaining appropriate care.
Visit Asthma.ca.
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