Many people suffer from asthma and other breathing difficulties, and researchers have issued a critical warning about the dangerous flare-ups that can occur in high temperatures. As per the statistics of Asthma + Lung UK, individuals having asthma are more prone to reactions that could be fatal during warm weather. This article contains the risks faced by those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma and how to manage symptoms.
Risks faced by patients suffering from Asthma and Breathing Conditions:
People with asthma or breathing difficulties face a high risk including hospitalization and deadly fits when subjected to warm temperatures. The symptoms change from minor to severe, including coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and thickening of sputum. These require urgent medical treatment.
Patients can avoid these by spending more time indoors, adhering to prescribed inhalers, and keeping medications readily available to manage the risk.
Effect of Pollen and Asthma:
Due to the rise in temperatures, pollen available in the atmosphere rises. This will lead to a high risk of asthma attacks and COPD for roughly one-quarter of the population.
Pollen gives rise to allergic reactions. This causes the airways to block and become inflamed. This will result in swollen airway linings and a collection of thick, sticky mucus, making respiration difficult.
The Reaction of Pollen on Hay Fever
Hay fever is caused due to an allergic reaction as a result of pollen. These symptoms affect approximately one in five people. Symptoms include runny nose, runny nose or nasal congestion, red, watery, itchy eyes, itchy mouth, throat, nose, and ears, and cough due to postnasal drip.
Asthma patients will be affected severely when in contact with hay fever. Therefore they require extreme medical attention and treatment.
Precautions and Safety Measures
We have to be always updated about pollen levels, weather conditions, and pollution forecasts. Usage of inhalers as assigned by a doctor and carrying a soothing inhaler at all times is a good preventive measure.
Use steroid nasal sprays and start using non-drowsy antihistamine pills. Try to avoid being exposed to heat, stay out of the sun, use fans, and exercise smartly. And stay indoors, keep the house cool, and keep the body at a low temperature.
Heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and neurological diseases pose a high threat during high temperatures.
Conclusion
Asthma and breathing difficulty patients have been warned due to the harmful effects of high temperatures.By managing the risks, and symptoms, and following the provided precautions. Those at risk can reduce hazardous life-threatening flare-ups. It is important to focus on personal health and take the required actions to stay safe during warm weather conditions.
