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The Weather's Warming Up: How To Control Your Child's Spring And Summer Asthma Flare-Ups

If your child suffers from asthma, the coming months will be particularly worrisome. Spring and summer are notorious for bringing on asthma flare-ups, especially with the increase in the number of allergens in the air. Here are some methods you can use to help your child breathe easier throughout the spring and summer.

Monitor the Daily Pollen Count

Because allergens in the air can cause an increase in asthma symptoms, it's important that you monitor the pollen levels each day. On days when the pollen count is elevated, you'll need to take steps to protect your child. One way to do that is to keep your child in the house on days when the pollen count is elevated. You should also keep your doors and windows closed as much as possible on those days. Also, installing an air purifier and changing your HVAC filters once a week will help keep indoor allergens under control.

Run a Dehumidifier in Your Home

Mold spores can also increase your child's risk of increased asthma flare-ups during the spring and summer. That's because the warm air coupled with increased humidity and moisture, create the perfect environment for mold growth. Once mold grows in your home, the spores will circulate through the air, making it more difficult for your child to breathe. You can reduce the risk of mold-related asthma flare-ups by running a dehumidifier in your home throughout the spring and summer months.

Keep Your Child in a Cool Environment

Extreme heat can also put your child at risk for spring and summer asthma flare-ups. This is particularly true if your child spends time playing outdoors when temperatures are running high, or when you don't run the air conditioner in the house. To protect your child against heat-related asthma flare-ups this spring and summer, keep them indoors during the hottest part of the day and keep your air conditioner running.

Work With Asthma Management Services

If your child has asthma, it's important that you monitor their condition and take steps to reduce the occurrence of flare-ups. You also need to know how to use their asthma medications, rescue inhalers, and other asthma devices effectively. The best way to accomplish that is to work with an asthma services company. They'll come out to your home to provide assessments to address your child's specific needs. They'll also provide you with specialized equipment to help control the asthma flare-ups.


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