If you suffer from asthma, you should visit your GP and you are then prescribed medication to manage your condition, simple.
But are you doing enough to help yourself, or are you totally reliant on the drugs you have been given, confident they will do the job should you experience an attack?
By following simple steps you could eradicate numerous irritants that could cause your airways to narrow and leave you struggling for breath.
Keeping yourself healthy and ensuring your home is kept clean are easy ways to stave off any flare-ups.
Regular checkups with your doctor will help them and you ensure your asthma is being treated effectively. If not, your treatment can be altered.
It is also important that any medication you use is taken properly. Make sure you know when to take your medication and how to use your inhaler properly – the incorrect use of your inhaler could mean you are not getting the right dose of medication, which could have a detrimental effect on your condition.
Take up the invitation of a free annual flu jab. As an asthma sufferer you should receive a letter from your GP asking you to come in for the vaccination. It is important you protect yourself from any illness that could exacerbate your condition.
Dust and mould spores are well-known triggers that can bring on an asthma attack. Keeping your house clean, most importantly rooms you sleep in can stop these from being such a problem.
Regularly changing bed sheets will also help as these are the places dust and other allergens collect.
While keeping your house spick and span, it is important to steer clear of harsh cleaning chemicals, such as bleach, which can bring on an asthma attack.
Using a dehumidifier in your home will make the air you breathe drier and you will less likely to suffer an attack.
While medical care is vital in the treatment of asthma, you can take back some of the control and help yourself by eliminating the potential triggers for your asthma.
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