Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it?

118 views
7 times supported
8 comments

Courtney_J

Community manager

25/06/2020 at 00:00

Good advisor

Courtney_J

Community manager

Last activity on 13/10/2022 at 16:47

Joined in 2020

1,279 comments posted | 51 in the Living with asthma group

11 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Now that summer is here, I thought I'd open a discussion for us to talk about asthma in this sunny season! emoticon sun

Do you find that your asthma is worse in the summer months? Does the summer heat, allergens, air polution or humidity aggravate your asthma? What do you do to cope? Do you have any tips for preventing asthma attacks in the summer? Feel free to share here!
@Amarogue‍ @xannyyx‍ @Fiona131‍ @Tracescottie‍ @Katalln‍ @samuelrjmartin‍ @Patriciacarter‍ @LilacFairy‍ @Rachel57‍ @Lori3110‍ @Ctwedd‍ @Eeyore67‍ @Nikola‍ @Digbyjo‍ @CLAREKS12‍ @Maria1966‍ @TessaEC‍ @Teresap2404‍ @Hfnagl‍ @isellaintranova‍ @Janeemmerson‍ @Nicbeth49‍ @Jillhop‍

Take care,
Courtney

All comments

carolineF

25/06/2020 at 14:41

Good advisor

carolineF

Last activity on 23/08/2023 at 16:32

Joined in 2016

32 comments posted | 22 in the Living with asthma group

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@Courtney_J I do have trouble in the summer months, I find the hot summer air very oppressive, most especially when there's humidity in the air. And I think the hot air makes the pollution worse, so that doesn't help. I try to keep an eye on the pollen forecasts in summer so I know if I should try to stay inside, and I always make sure to have my reliever inhaler with me in case. I don't know what we're going to do this summer, the combination of masks + summer heat will be impossible for me.

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2020-06-25 14:41:36

clairelou

27/06/2020 at 10:15

clairelou

Last activity on 28/06/2020 at 12:22

Joined in 2015

1 comment posted | 1 in the Living with asthma group

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I struggle massively in the summer most of asthma attacks happen in summer, unless it’s chest infection/pneumonia related. I’m now on strong prescription only antihistamines which help somewhat, but as I’m also atopic new allergies present themselves continually. I’m fairly certain my asthma is allergic.

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2020-06-27 10:15:35

Cgruss

27/06/2020 at 12:21

Cgruss

Last activity on 06/09/2024 at 00:41

Joined in 2020

1 comment posted | 1 in the Living with asthma group

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I've been really struggling with my asthma over this last month. It might be down to the humidity, but I couldnt control my coughing or breathing and for the first time ever my throat felt quite constricted. Doctor advised double up on my inhalers but after 2 weeks it's just got worse. I'm now on a course of steroids and starting to feel a little better. Do these air purifying machines work? I've ordered one to see if it helps as I'm just not able to sleep from coughing and the fact that the steroids give me insomnia.

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2020-06-27 12:21:15

deniseann59

03/07/2020 at 15:53

Good advisor

deniseann59

Last activity on 10/12/2024 at 07:34

Joined in 2020

15 comments posted | 3 in the Living with asthma group

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@Courtney_J I have breathing problems with COPD, NOW IT'S WORSE AS I HAD COVID-19 DECEMBER 2019 and it's left me with damage breathing sack but I'm not good anyway waiting to see lung specialists now x

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2020-07-03 15:53:01

Courtney_J

Community manager

10/07/2020 at 12:29

Good advisor

Courtney_J

Community manager

Last activity on 13/10/2022 at 16:47

Joined in 2020

1,279 comments posted | 51 in the Living with asthma group

11 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@deniseann59 Hello deniseann59, thank you for you comment. I'm sorry to hear you're going through all that! Please let us know how it goes with the lung specialist!

Take care,
Courtney

See the signature

Courtney_J, Community Manager, Carenity UK

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2020-07-10 12:29:22

Hdl2402

13/07/2020 at 22:04

Hdl2402

Last activity on 13/07/2020 at 21:37

Joined in 2020

1 comment posted | 1 in the Living with asthma group

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

my asthma is worse its not my main issue though so everything has an impact i like the warmer weather just not the pollen. i invested in an air purifier and its such a help was expensive but i feel worth the money.

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2020-07-13 22:04:09

JazzyC

Ambassador

20/07/2020 at 14:13

Good advisor

JazzyC

Ambassador

Last activity on 04/05/2024 at 07:55

Joined in 2016

293 comments posted | 61 in the Living with asthma group

13 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I have so many triggers that it is difficult but this year I have found very hard. The weather being so changeable doesn't help add into that high humidity levels and pollen counts, it is not good. I take as many precautions as I can, have a reliever inhaler in every room, my handbag and my emergency medical bag. I had got my nebuliser down to 6 nebules of 2 different types but have had to up it to 8 recently. Listen to your body, take precautions and be careful.

See the signature

Janet Collins

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2020-07-20 14:13:52

faroes

16/06/2021 at 18:48

faroes

Last activity on 13/01/2023 at 11:40

Joined in 2020

8 comments posted | 4 in the Living with asthma group

Rewards

Contributor
Messenger
Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I've been really struggling recently with the heat wave and the humidity and then with the mask on top of it. I try my best to wear it in solidarity. How do you all cope in this heat?

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-the-summer-how-do-you-manage-it-3515 2021-06-16 18:48:35

Asthma in the summer: How do you manage it?

All comments

Give your opinion

What do you think about the Carenity Forum and community?

Articles to discover...