Apparently, August is the month in which less asthma drugs are dispensed, with the arrival of vacations, habits change, but when it is a chronic disease, the care should be the same. In fact there seems to be a certain relationship between the neglect we have mentioned and the increase in the chances of asthma crises in September (especially in the pediatric population).
Each year at the beginning of classes, hospitalizations for asthma are news, but a slight change in temperatures (and with it more infections), an increase in allergies and the stress caused by the return to classes can also contribute to worsening picture. However, keep in mind that during the summer, asthmatic children should continue their usual medication, even if they have no symptoms.
Recall that the most common symptoms include cough, wheezing, dyspnea and chest tightness. Asthma can also cause loss of sleep and interfere with the ability to perform physical exercise (despite which, the practice of exercise is still recommended)
We have found very interesting information provided by Sagrario Mayorales (specialist of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital) and Jordi Giner (nurse of the Pneumology Service of the Santa Creu and Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona):
To consider are the humidity in the coastal areas, which helps the concentration of mites in the air; or the increase in ozone for more hours of sunshine; as well as sudden temperature changes due to exposure to air conditioning installations. All this favors the inflammation of the bronchi.
Asthma in summer
It is advisable to leave the medication in a visible place for the adult or adults responsible for the treatment, so it will be more difficult to get confused.
Pharmacological treatments for asthma They are long-term action and have the mission of reducing inflammation, as well as preventing the worsening of the diseaseThat is why 'feeling transiently well' is no excuse to stop taking the prescribed drugs.
For air travel, it is recommended to transport the medication in hand luggage and carry a prescription or medical prescription, although it is previously worth consulting the situation with the airline, especially on trips outside the European Union.
