Shielding Your Lungs: Asthma Control During Monsoon

Take a look at a few preventive measures you can undertake to control your asthma during monsoon:

• Don't skip your medications: If you have asthma, follow your doctor's instructions and take your medicines on time. If you use inhalers, use them when necessary. Avoid starting or stopping inhaler usage without proper guidance.

• Dampened walls can lead to mould build-up which can trigger or worsen your asthma. So, take the necessary measures to prevent the dampened walls.

• Using an air conditioner can be helpful to create a right atmosphere in the room. Also, AC should be cleaned and maintained properly.

• Use window shades or blinders to keep your home dust free.

• Avoid using curtains as dust on curtains can trigger asthma.

• Try to keep your bathrooms mould-free by regularly cleaning them with detergent.

• To avoid exposure to pollens do not keep indoor plants in your bedrooms, instead keep them outdoors

• The dander and urine of your pet can trigger asthma or allergy symptoms.

• Keep pets out of your bedroom to prevent the dander from spreading.

• Wear a mask while vacuuming and cleaning.

• Make sure that your room has a cross ventilation from where you can absorb sunlight.

• Carpets, pillow covers and bed sheets are filled with dust, so you should wash them frequently.

• Avoid wearing wet clothes and shoes which are a breeding ground for bacteria and can cause infections which can be problematic to the asthma patients

  
  

• Have warm drinks.

• Hot soups can help de-clog your nasal passages.

• Herbal teas with a drop of honey can also relieve you of nasal congestion.

• Natural home remedies include concoctions (kadha) of ginger, black pepper, honey, garlic, turmeric, and warm water that can boost your immunity. They exhibit antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Practice breathing exercises during the monsoon.

• Diaphragmatic breathing maximizes the distribution of air in your lungs.

• Nasal breathing is better than mouth breathing since it adds warmth and humidity to the atmosphere, reducing asthma symptoms

• To strengthen your immunity, eat vegetables and sip on soups.

• Adding garlic and ginger to your diet can enhance your digestion and immunity.

• Avoid eating raw vegetables which are full of bacteria, heavy curries can be stressful for your digestive system.

• You should eat seasonal fruits recommended by an expert.

• If you eat right, you will be able to keep asthma allergies at bay.

Summary

• Precautions to avoid dust, pollen can reduce symptoms

• Natural remedies, healthy diet can help allievate exacerbations