Welcome to EmpowHER. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Treatments include taking steps to avoid your particular asthma triggers, using long-term control medications to prevent flare-ups and using a quick-relief inhaler to control symptoms once they start. Other ways that might help in treating it's symptoms can be:
Allergy shots (immunotherapy). Immunotherapy injections are generally given once a week for a few months, then once a month for a period of three to five years. Over time, they gradually reduce your immune system reaction to specific allergens.
Air conditioning reduces the amount of airborne pollen from trees, grasses and weeds that finds its way indoors.
Minimize dust that may worsen nighttime symptoms by replacing certain items in your bedroom. For example, encase pillows, mattresses and box springs in dust-proof covers.
If you live in a damp climate, talk to your doctor about using a dehumidifier.
Have a utility company check your air conditioner and furnace once a year. Change the filters in your furnace and air conditioner.
If you're allergic to dander, avoid pets with fur or feathers.
Clean your home at least once a week.
If it's cold out, cover your face. If your asthma is worsened by cold, dry air, wearing a face mask can help.
It would be best to speak to you doctor and let him know about your symptoms coming back certain time of the year. He might suggest changing medications.
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Hi Lauraviva,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Treatments include taking steps to avoid your particular asthma triggers, using long-term control medications to prevent flare-ups and using a quick-relief inhaler to control symptoms once they start. Other ways that might help in treating it's symptoms can be:
Allergy shots (immunotherapy). Immunotherapy injections are generally given once a week for a few months, then once a month for a period of three to five years. Over time, they gradually reduce your immune system reaction to specific allergens.
Air conditioning reduces the amount of airborne pollen from trees, grasses and weeds that finds its way indoors.
Minimize dust that may worsen nighttime symptoms by replacing certain items in your bedroom. For example, encase pillows, mattresses and box springs in dust-proof covers.
If you live in a damp climate, talk to your doctor about using a dehumidifier.
Have a utility company check your air conditioner and furnace once a year. Change the filters in your furnace and air conditioner.
If you're allergic to dander, avoid pets with fur or feathers.
Clean your home at least once a week.
If it's cold out, cover your face. If your asthma is worsened by cold, dry air, wearing a face mask can help.
It would be best to speak to you doctor and let him know about your symptoms coming back certain time of the year. He might suggest changing medications.
Here are some resources for you
https://www.empowher.com/condition/asthma
www.empowher.com/condition/asthma/community
Best,
Daisy
May 4, 2012 - 3:46amThis Comment
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