Tips for asthmatics when in an unfriendly environment

Dust mask

I have seen cases of known asthmatics dying in the market, dusty areas etc because of the allergens that they inhaled in the environment.
We always teach known asthmatics about the triggers of  asthma, preventions etc. Patient education is very important for any type of disease. It helps the patient understand the nature of the disease, the causes, its complications, prognosis etc.
Asthma is basically a chronic airway disease that involves airway inflammation, intermittent airflow obstruction leading to breathing difficulties like cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness etc

These are the tips that can help you

• Use dust mask when in dusty places like the market where they grind cereals,pepper, legumes  that releases dust in the air.The dust mask covers the nose and the mouth there by keeping dust from being inhaled. Buy them and keep in your car, at home and your bag as well.
• Always have your inhaler handy when you are going to be in such an unfriendly environment
• Avoid staying close to people that spoke in clubs, gardens etc
• Do not stay close to areas where fumes are released either from a generator or smoke from barbeque or burning woods. 
•  Do not stay in very cold areas where you can not control the temperature  especially in public places like the lobby, office etc . Do not sit directly opposite the air conditioners .
• Use dust mask if you work with woods that releases dust in air when sawing it .Painters, poultry farm workers, or any occupation  that may increase the triggers  should also wear dust mask or paint mask when at work.
• Always wind up when driving past a dusty road.
• Cover up your self if you are going to be out in the cold during work, prayers,or any religious activities that will make stay outside in the cold for a long time.

In all the above situations always have your inhaler handy in case you notice any symptoms and always visit the hospital in cases that can't be controlled using the inhaler.
Patients keep saying I know what caused it . You see , we went for this church programme that we had to stay outside praying for days and I forgot to go with my drugs.
When you are going to travel or be in such situations always go with your medications.
Stay healthy guys and thanks for visiting