Living With Asthma
The most important thing you can do when you have asthma is
understand how to control your attacks and what type of things
trigger of your attacks. Your doctor should also prescribe
medication or some sort for you to take or a regular basis, you
should also sort out other forms of medication such as natural
remedies.
To live a happy and asthma free life you should come up with
some sort of action plan with your doctor. Have a schedule or
routine that makes you both happy and on the way to a healthy
life. You can:
* Find out from your doctor if your medication or natural
remedies are affecting your asthma. * Plan for regular checkups
with your doctor. * Use your medication correctly for example
learn how to use your inhaler correctly.
Talk to your doctor to determine what triggers your asthma
attacks or what can worsen your condition. Here are some
examples.
* When having pets in the house make sure that your not allergic
to them if you are you will have to pay more attention to
washing your pets, and you may have to put them outside and away
from where your sleep.
* You should not smoke or be near people that smoke often
especially in your own home.
* Exercise regularly but do not over do it. Some exercise are
great for asthma sufferers like swimming. However consult your
doctor and find out which exercise is best for you. With regular
exercise you can stop exercise induced asthma.
* Check the pollen count and if your allergic to pollen you
should stay indoors when there is a high pollen count. Make sure
you turn on your air conditioner so you don't have to breath the
outside air.
* Try not to get sick from colds and flues by keeping your
immune system strong. Talk to your doctor for more advise.
* Make sure you don't have dust mites. One way to ensure this is
to clean your blankets, bed sheets, pillows, and stuffed toys
regularly.
* Avoid spray cans such as perfumes, air fresheners and
deodorants.
* Do not use humidifiers it can cause an attack
* Clean your house often to reduce the amount microscopic dust
mites and particles in the air.
In conclusion you should practise a healthier lifestyle by
adopting the right diet, exercise, and action plan that you
planed with your doctor.