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It's crucial to maintain dust-free and clean living areas during rainy weather since it might increase the prevalence of dust mites and other allergies. Expert shares essential care tips, check here
New Delhi: Climate change during monsoon brings with it various seasonal diseases including cold, flu, typhoid, cholera and hepatitis A. For asthma patients, this can be quite painful Asthma patients often have asthma attacks on cold, wet and rainy days. Asthma attacks can be mild or severe enough to interfere with your activities or sometimes can lead to a life-threatening situation. Let’s find out what is asthma and how does monsoon affect an attack.
Dr Kuldeep Kumar Grover, head of critical care and pulmonology at the CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram told News9, “Monsoon season is characterized by a wet climate, which can trigger respiratory system problems. Increased humidity during this season is associated with a rise in viral infections, contributing to asthma exacerbation and a subsequent increase in hospitalizations.”
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It is crucial to maintain dust-free and clean living areas during rainy weather since it might increase the presence of dust mites and other allergies. Reduced indoor allergens can also be achieved by using dehumidifiers and air purifiers. The rapid change in weather might cause asthma attacks, thus it’s advised that asthma patients always bring their prescribed inhalers with them. It can be painful for asthmatics to go outside and take in the rain since the increased humidity and wetness in the air can cause symptoms of their condition, such as wheezing and breathing difficulties.
Tips for asthma in monsoon
Proper and regular use of asthma medicine, along with nebulization under proper medical consultation, can help control asthma and prevent symptoms.
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The rainy season leads to an increase in vegetation, resulting in higher pollen levels in the air, a significant cause of asthma attacks.
The cold weather during the monsoon leads to the release of histamine in the airways, causing asthma symptoms and wheezing more prompt.
