Respiratory Health
How Does Humidity Affect Asthma?
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By Apollo 24/7, Published on - 11 December 2020, Updated on - 12 April 2023
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How humidity affects asthma
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Breathing becomes harder
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Sensory nerve fibres in the airways get activated
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A suitable environment for asthma allergens
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Ozone levels are raised worsening air quality
How to prevent humidity-related asthma attacks and symptoms
- Staying indoors when the weather is hot and humid.
- Use air conditioning to control heat and humidity indoors.
- Keep track of the air quality and humidity levels both outside and indoors.
- Maintain the recommended indoor humidity levels between 30% and 50%.
- Keep windows, doors closed and curtains or blinds drawn. This keeps out the heat and allergens.
- At night, consider opening the windows to let the cool air in only if the air pollution levels are low.
- Avoid exercising outdoors when the weather is extremely hot and also avoid strenuous activity during these times.
- Keep rescue medication handy and take medications as prescribed regularly.
- Consider using a high-performance room air purifier that helps to breathe in pure air free of dust and allergic substances.
- Drink plenty of water to replenish the fluids that are lost during hot and humid conditions to prevent dehydration.
- Wear loose, light-coloured, cool clothes and a hat while going outdoors in hot weather.
- Spend time outdoors in the mornings or evenings when heat and humidity levels are generally low.
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